Anyone have a problem with the OT rules?

[mc52beast]

Heard people talking about how the OT rules are not fair to the team that loses the coin toss, because if they allow a td the game is over... some want the NFL to adopt the college rules.

Me personally, I think that if you want a chance to get the ball back your defense should actually play defense.

[Saca312]

Bet no one would be talking about this if the Falcons won the toss.

Fug the Failcons. Keep rubbing it in.

[MBronson]

I couldnt agree more. College is more sporatic; one freak play and the game is over. Not saying the NFL isnt, I'm just saying that at the National level, the best teams should be able to play championship defense no matter what. Even if they're gassed. Swallow this L dirty birds

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[GoobyPls]

I hate both. Each teams offense should get a shot, but they shouldn't start at the 20 like in college 

[grateflday]

No college rule.  If anything maybe give each team to have at least one offensive drive no matter if the team who receives the ball scores on that first drive.  I am not saying I would agree with that, would like to see what the league and players thought... but that starting each team on the 25 like they do in College...no WAY.  

[L-TownCat]

A debate as old as the game itself.

College rules are sweet but it's a different game.  Putting an NFL offense on the 25 is putting the defense at a huge disadvantage.

I do agree both teams should touch the ball but if you can't even hold them to a field goal I think you should probably lose anyway.

[Mr. Scot]

Pretty sure several Falcon fans have a problem with it right now.

But frankly, so do I.

The obvious and most fair solution, as many have mentioned, is to guarantee each team one possession and then send it to sudden death if it's tied after that.

[OneBadCat]

Should just play an extra quarter

[TheMostInterestingMan]

Yeah it isn't really a fair set up but from my understanding it's the players that don't want the college rules or playing a full extra quarter. Higher injury risk. I think this was discussed by the players association. I could be wrong though. 

[Salescall]

Do like they do in college basketball. Just add time.

[KillaCamNewton]

It looks extra stupid when you have arguably the two best offenses in the league playing for a championship and you don't even let one of the teams even get a chance. Happy the Failcons lost and they shouldnt be blaming anyone but themselves for the game even going to OT, but the rules really favor the teams with the explosive offenses

[JawnyBlaze]

It's better than it used to be. Coin flip winner only needed to go like 40 or 50 yards to get into fg range to win the game. But yea, in an ideal situation both teams get a possession then sudden death, imo. 

[outlaw4]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Pretty sure several Falcon fans have a problem with it right now.

But frankly, so do I.

The obvious and most fair solution, as many have mentioned, is to guarantee each team one possession and then send it to sudden death if it's tied after that.

Even with yesterday's result, a part of me wished the Falcons were given one last offensive possession.

That way, the Falcons could pound that final nail in their own coffin.

[DamnItJake!]

nope first OT in SuperBowl history so no issue here..