Roger Goodell addresses the media at the Super Bowl in Indianapolis. Concussions were one of the many topics he discussed. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NFL owners have passed the playoff overtime rule for the regular season.
All games that go to overtime now can’t end on a field goal on the first possession. The opposing team must get one series, and if it also kicks a field goal, the extra period continues.
Owners also have given the replay official permission to review turnovers just as he reviews all scoring plays.
Other rules changes: a team will lose a down for illegally kicking a loose ball; too many men on the field becomes a dead ball foul; and a player receiving a crackback block is now considered a defenseless player and will result in a 15-yard penalty.
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