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Here's how overtime works in NFL playoffs

NFL overtime rules: Here's how overtime works in the NFL playoffs

Last year's Super Bowl came down to overtime with the Kansas City Chiefs winning 25-22 over the San Francisco 49ers. It was the first overtime postseason game since the 2022 AFC championship game.

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What are the overtime rules in the 2025 NFL playoffs and Super Bowl?

The controversial overtime matchup between the Bills and Chiefs two seasons ago was a key motivator for the new postseason overtime rules.

Kansas City Star on MSN · 1d

NFL postseason means new overtime rules. What to know if the Chiefs play down to the wire

Here’s how overtime works in the postseason, according to the NFL rulebook: Overtime comes into play if both teams are tied by the end of the fourth quarter. After a three minute intermission (or less), an extra 15 minutes will be added to the clock — instead of the typical 10 minutes fans see in the regular season.

CBS Sports on MSN · 1d

How NFL overtime works in the playoffs: Explaining the difference between postseason and regular-season rules

When it comes to overtime, things can be kind of confusing in the NFL and that's because the league has a different set of rules for the playoffs that's not used in the regular season. The current overtime rules for the postseason were implemented in 2022 and they guaranteed that both teams would get at least one possession in overtime.

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Tuning in for the NFL playoffs? Here’s how the new kickoff rules work

But, if you’re just tuning in to football in time for the playoffs, here’s how the new rules work: One of the biggest changes ...

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NFL sends teams memo about 'importance of sportsmanship' before start of 2025 playoffs

The NFL has made its enforcement of sportsmanship rules a point of emphasis this season, and the league reminded the 14 teams ...

NFL head coach interview process: What to know about league policies, Rooney Rule

The New York Jets, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars all have openings.

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NFL coaching searches have complicated rules about timing and interviews

The overlap of the NFL playoffs and coaching search season will have many of the league’s top assistants pulling double duty ...

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NFL continues to grapple with rules on late quarterback hits

As quarterbacks toe the line between taking advantage of rules made to protect them and getting out of harm's way, defenders ...

This is how teams stop the clock in NFL games: What are the rules regarding out of bounds?

In the NFL, clock management is just as important as physical attributes. What are the rules for stopping the clock during a ...

Pro Football and Sports Network on MSN5h

What Time Are the NFL Games Today? TV Schedule, Channels, and More for Saturday’s Wild Card Doubleheader

There are two Wild Card NFL games on Saturday. There will be three games on Sunday, with one on Monday. Saturday’s action is an AFC special, with four teams from that conference facing off. Let’s ...

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