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The Lions submitted three rule- or bylaw-proposal changes this week, including one that would "amend the current playoff seeding format to allow wild card teams to be seeded higher than division cham...
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Payton was right as the rule passed on Tuesday.
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Over recent years, the “Tush Push” has become a virtually unstoppable play for the Philadelphia Eagles, but could soon be banned if NFL owners vote against it at their annual meeting.
While the proposal was ultimately tabled this year without a vote, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell called it a "very healthy proposal" in his press conference on Tuesday, indicating that it’s very possible the rule is re-examined in the near future.
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The Spun on MSNDetroit's Proposal To Change NFL Playoffs Has Been TabledThe Detroit Lions want to get rid of a staple of the NFL Playoffs going forward. They proposed a rule change that would seed the playoff teams from No. 2 to No. 7 based on their overall records, regardless if they have won their divisions.
There are three notable changes for 2025, plus other rules that could be voted on next month. Here are all the details.
As for changes that did pass, regular-season overtime rules now will match those in the playoffs and both teams will have a chance to get a possession even if the offense scores a touchdown on the opening drive. The proposal was amended to make overtime 10 minutes, not 15 minutes.
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The Spun on MSNThe NFL Had 'Long' Discussion About New Playoff FormatThe NFL will revisit a proposal to change the playoff seeding guidelines. On Tuesday, NFL owners tabled a vote on a new rule proposed by the Detroit Lions. If passed, a wild-card team could garner a higher seed than a division champion if it finishes the regular season with a superior record.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday hinted at a substantial potential change to playoff seeding relating to division champions. The Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions had three proposals up for consideration at the NFL's annual league meetings, but none of their proposed tweaks were approved.
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Pro Football Network on MSNSteelers HC Mike Tomlin Makes Feelings Clear On Lions’ Proposal To Reseed NFL Playoffs Based On RecordThe NFL’s postseason format is arguably the simplest of all major professional sports. If you win your division, your first playoff game is at home — no matter your record. Each playoff team had at least 10 wins in 2024,