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NFL playoff overtime rules explained after controversy forced changes

A 2021 playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs between the Buffalo Bills had been enough for the NFL to make a significant rule change which has paid dividends so far this year

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NFL Playoff overtime rules, explained: What happens when games can't end in a tie?

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Here’s how teams stop the clock in NFL games: The out of bounds ruled explained

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NFL again faces questions about the definition of a catch after disputed pick in Bills-Broncos game

Once again, many football fans, coaches and commentators are questioning the definition of a catch after a disputed interception helped eliminate the Buffalo Bills from the playoffs in a 33-30 loss to...

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Broncos QB Bo Nix sustains broken ankle, out for playoffs

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NFL Announces Official Final Ruling On Broncos vs. Bills Finish

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NFL playoff overtime rules explained: What happens if the game is tied after regulation

NFL playoff overtime rules add tension and strategy to January football. Each team now gets a possession, eliminating sudden endings after one touchdown. With longer periods, smart coin toss decisions,

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NFL Playoffs’ overtime rules, explained for 2026 postseason

By now you probably know the story. A thrilling AFC Divisional Round game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills at the end of the 2021-2022 NFL season led the league to change the overtime rules for playoff games,

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2026 NFL playoffs and Super Bowl overtime rules explained

The NFL changed overtime rules in the regular season to make the rules more like the playoffs, but postseason overtime still has some important differences, including 15-minute periods and no ties.

NFL Playoffs 2026 Overtime Rules, Bracket and Postseason Format

The NFL Playoffs kick off Saturday with the Carolina Panthers hosting the Los Angeles Rams in the first of six Wild Card round games.

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NFL Trade Deadline Explained: What It Means, How It Works & Key Rules

The trade deadline is the final moment in the season when NFL clubs may complete trades involving players and draft picks. After the deadline passes, no further trades are allowed until the following league year begins. It serves to freeze rosters as the ...