NFL rule changes: New overtime format, expanded replay assist coming to league in 2025
The NFL is altering its overtime format ... again. The league approved two rule changes Tuesday at is annual meeting. Overtime is being overhauled in the regular season and replay assist will expand to include some new plays, per multiple reports.While the league is changing its overtime rules, they should look familiar. In 2025, both teams will receive a possession in overtime during regular season games. It's the same overtime format the NFL used in the postseason in 2024.The initial rule proposal pushed for regular-season overtime to be 15 minutes, but was amended down to 10 minutes.NFL expands use of replay assistThe second rule change for the 2025 season involves which penalties can be subject to replay review. Under the new policy, "hits on a defenseless player, grabbing the facemask, performing a horse-collar tackle, tripping, and running into or roughing […]