The NFL's overtime rules were thrust into the spotlight this past January thanks to a wild game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills.

That game featured four lead changes in the fourth quarter and a game-tying field goal by the Chiefs as time expired in regulation.

Kansas City ended up winning the game 42-36 after scoring a touchdown on the first drive of the overtime period.

After the game, there were a lot of complaints about the NFL's overtime rules since the Bills' offense never got a chance to touch the ball in the loss.

The overtime rules are expected to be a big topic of discussion this offseason.

In fact, at least two teams, according to The Athletic, are expected to submit proposals this offseason for new overtime rules.

Proposal one is from the Colts:

The Colts’ proposal will be “spot and choose,” with one team picking where the drive will start and the other choosing whether to play offense or defense. The Ravens made a similar proposal last offseason that was rejected.

Proposal two is from the Bills:

The other proposal, from the Bills, calls for a timed overtime period rather than a sudden-death style to determine the winner.

I don't love either of these proposals. But that's because I think there are only two solutions for the NFL and it's neither of those two proposals.

The NFL could use college overtime rules. Each team trades possessions, starting from the opponent's 25-yard line until one team doesn't score (for the NFL, I'd eliminate field goals during overtime).

The other option is to give each team the ball from their opponent's 40-yard line. Both offenses and defenses are on the field at the same time. Each team trades plays. The first team to score wins.

That would create a fun strategy where a team has to decide if they want to dink and dunk their way down the field or if they want to go for it all and risk interception or a turnover on downs. If both teams turn the ball over (on downs or via interception/fumble) the game would go to another overtime. It's brilliant.

Those are the only two suitable options. I like my second option better because I think it could add a lot of intrigue.

Regardless of which proposal you prefer, I think we all agree that the overtime rules need to change this offseason.

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