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NFL Rumors: Overtime Rule Change Giving Both Teams Possession Passes; Playoffs Only

If there is an NFL playoff game that goes into overtime next season, both teams will have the opportunity to possess the football.

Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the owners approved a rule change that will give both teams one possession in overtime for playoff games.

ESPN's Adam Schefter noted the regular-season overtime rules remain the same.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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