Fan Works Overtime for a Better NFL Game
Watching the Indianapolis Colts defeat San Diego in sudden-death overtime as the result of a coin toss and a field goal was very unsatisfying. A more reasonable overtime would require a winning margin of six points for a sudden-death victory, or the team ahead after the full overtime period.
This arrangement would allow the kicking team a chance on offense, provided they keep the receiving team from a touchdown. Moreover, by putting three points on the board, a team could avoid a sudden-death defeat even should the opponent score one touchdown subsequently.
Mel Klein
Santa Monica
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