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All 32 NFL Teams Approve Overtime Rule Change

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The New York Times |
The new regular season overtime rules will now more closely resemble the playoff format where both teams are given at least one possession.
Bleacher Report |
league owners voted in favor of allowing both teams to possess the ball in overtime and expanded replay assistance.

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