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NFL enacts rule change for regular-season overtime

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Now the new form of the kickoff that is more like a scrimmage play is permanent with a change for 2025 that the league hopes will lead to a significant increase in returns.
From The Associated Press
league owners voted in favor of allowing both teams to possess the ball in overtime and expanded replay assistance.
From Bleacher Report
The NFL owners have voted to align the regular-season overtime rules more closely with the postseason overtime rules.
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