Rule 16 Overtime

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Rule 16 Overtime is the section of the NFL rulebook that defines how tied games are resolved through extra periods, including timing, scoring, and possession procedures.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf NFL rule
appliesTo postseason NFL games
regular season NFL games
assigns the referee to conduct the overtime coin toss
authorizes continuation of play in postseason until a winner is determined
defines coin toss procedures for overtime
overtime possession procedures
overtime scoring rules
overtime timing rules
procedures for resolving tied NFL games
sudden-death conditions in overtime
when a game can end in a tie
when an overtime period ends
distinguishesBetween regular season overtime rules and postseason overtime rules
ensures both teams have an opportunity to possess the ball in most overtime scenarios
governs overtime procedures in NFL games
hasLegalStatus official competition rule for NFL games
interactsWith Rule 11 Scoring
Rule 15 Instant Replay NERFINISHED
Rule 4 Game Timing
jurisdiction National Football League games only
limits regular season overtime to a fixed time period
partOf NFL Rulebook NERFINISHED
prohibits ties in postseason games
publishedBy National Football League NERFINISHED
requires a coin toss to determine initial overtime possession
teams to choose to kick, receive, or defend a goal at the overtime coin toss
specifies administration of fouls on scoring plays in overtime
ball placement after touchbacks in overtime
clock start and stop rules in overtime
coach’s challenge availability in overtime
conditions under which the game can end during a drive
continuation of drives between overtime periods
enforcement of penalties in overtime
instant replay applicability in overtime
number of overtime periods in postseason
number of overtime periods in regular season
overtime game clock duration
overtime kickoff procedures
play clock administration in overtime
procedures for additional overtime periods in postseason
procedures if the game remains tied after an overtime period in regular season
timeouts available in overtime
two-minute warning procedures in overtime
when a field goal on the first possession does not end the game
when a safety immediately ends the game
when a touchdown on the first possession ends the game

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NFL Playing Rules includesSection Rule 16 Overtime