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The NFL’s overtime system is broken.
The current overtime system dates back to 2010 — a pseudo-sudden death (or “victory,” if you are an optimist) format. The team that receives the opening kickoff in the extra session can end the game with a touchdown. If they only kick a field goal, or don’t score at all, the other team gets a chance, and then the next score wins.
Just eight of the 85 playoff games (9.