NFL's controversial overtime rules

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The NFL overtime rules have been a hot topic this year.

Under the new rules, if a game goes to overtime, teams will be forced to play on either a possession or series-long format that is now 20 minutes long. "

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This would have been a monumental win for Kansas City, but that’s not what happened. Instead of celebrating their victory, fans were left wondering why in the world they were watching an overtime tie.

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