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Novel NFL overtime proposal: Wind the clock up, then wind it down

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With the NFL considering yet another change to its overtime — this time, guaranteeing that each team touches the ball no matter what — Jason Fitz came up with a novel overtime proposal during a discussion on the Inside Coverage Podcast.

Consider this scenario: It's the AFC championship game, a high-stakes match between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. As the fourth quarter ends in a tie, they move into overtime.