Going for 2, if you’re Buffalo in my scenario, gives you almost a 50/50 chance at winning, right?
What are their odds of winning if they attempt a PAT and then kick off to the Chiefs, with the Chiefs needing only a FG to win? Better or worse than 50/50?
Right, as long as you’re okay with the reality that there’s zero benefit to getting the ball first in OT under these new rules.This is an unnecessary debate. The purpose of the change was to eliminate the possibility of the team with the first possession in OT to score a TD and end the game right there. I think it’s a great change; a team like the Bills last year absolutely deserved to have a shot to match it or outright win with a 2-PT conversion.
Right, as long as you’re okay with the reality that there’s zero benefit to getting the ball first in OT under these new rules.
There used to be pros/cons to kicking/receiving first in OT, but not anymore. That’s why it’s a terrible and lazy change, in my opinion.
The coin flip winner STILL has a huge advantage, because they’ll just choose to kick off first with the benefit of knowing exactly what they’ll need to do to win the game AND with all 4 downs to do so.
“Both offenses”, you mean.Sure, I agree that the team that wins the coin flip starts off with an advantage. It now falls on both teams to execute.
“Both offenses”, you mean.
Defense was once considered part of the sport as well.
Makes no sense to have different rules and structure for OT in regular season and playoffs.Would like to see this for the regular season as well.
Not really...almost the opposite.The same people crying that both teams should get a chance to possess the ball in OT are the same people crying about giving out participation trophy's in sports.
Leave the rule alone you had 4 quarters to get it done, you had a chance to hold the other team to a FG in OT instead of letting them score a TD.
Agree sir !Makes no sense to have different rules and structure for OT in regular season and playoffs.
15 minute quarter, both teams get an opportunity for possession by the offense.