NFL rules for dummies: The basics on how American Football works and overtime explained ahead of Lon

Publish date: 2024-06-08

In overtime, both teams must get chance to take possession of the ball, unless the offense scores a touchdown on their opening possession, in which case they win the game. Once both teams have had the opportunity to take possession, the game becomes sudden death, meaning a score of any kind ends the game.

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