INDIANAPOLIS — Frank Reich believes that both teams should get at least one offensive possession in NFL overtimes, a goal that has been a talking point for fans, media and teams alike due to the effect the coin flip has had on playoff games.
When the Chiefs drove down the field for a touchdown to beat Buffalo in an instant classic in January, the topic was hotly debated again, particularly since teams that win the coin toss are 10-1 in the playoffs under the current format.
The Colts submitted a proposal to the NFL’s competition committee to make the change this offseason, and the NFL’s competition committee is evaluating the proposal during its meetings at this week’s NFL scouting combine.