Three proposed NFL rules changes

[siberian khatru]

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Three NFL teams have submitted rule change proposals:

The Packers: Ban the brotherly shove/tush push

The Lions: Remove automatic first down for defensive holding and illegal contact penalties

The Eagles: Change the overtime rules of the regular season to… pic.twitter.com/RazrK64h9U

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 19, 2025

[wazu]

The intent of "sudden death" from what I understand was not to make teams just "play defense". It was to shorten the game and have less wear and tear. It should also encourage teams to play for a win in regulation.

However the majority of coaches never seemed to get this logic and would settle for three, or kick an extra point instead of going for 2. Somehow you avoid criticism losing in overtime but risk getting blown up if you go for it at end of regulation and fail.

[Hayneplane]

Originally Posted by wazu

The intent of "sudden death" from what I understand was not to make teams just "play defense". It was to shorten the game and have less wear and tear. It should also encourage teams to play for a win in regulation.

However the majority of coaches never seemed to get this logic and would settle for three, or kick an extra point instead of going for 2. Somehow you avoid criticism losing in overtime but risk getting blown up if you go for it at end of regulation and fail.

Should just have a draw as a final result then and only play overtime in the playoffs.

[scho63]

Originally Posted by Gary Cooper

So you're saying the Chiefs should fire all of their cheerleaders?

Lots of 4-6'es and almost no 8s or netter.

[Wilson8]

The Lions: Remove automatic first down for defensive holding and illegal contact penalties

Others have mentioned that this will cause/allow defenses to do more holding. NFL likes their offense. I don't think it will pass.

[kccrow]

In the grand scheme of true effect on the play, I'd probably order their severity as illegal contact < defensive holding < pass interference but they are always subjective, especially holding versus DPI.

I would honestly make them a 10-yard penalty, 10 yards + automatic 1st down, and 15 yards + automatic first down respectively but that's my 2 cents

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by Hayneplane

Should just have a draw as a final result then and only play overtime in the playoffs.

For player protection purposes I'd be fine with that. Yeah, there'd be more ties but there'd also be very few teams playing for a tie. It would make the end more exciting for sure.