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The year was 1974. The first regular season OT game was September 22, 1974 between Pittsburgh and Denver. Ironically, the game ended in a 35-35 tie. That's correct. However, the first overtime game in the NFL occurred during the 1958 NFL Championship Game between the Colts and Giants. The teams were tied at the end of regulation, and since a winner had to be declared, a sudden-death period was added. The Colts won, 23-17, on a 1-yard touchdown run by Alan Ameche. But as the first answer correctly states, overtime didn't become a part of the regular season until 1974.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe first NFL game to go into overtime was August 28, 1955 when the LA Rams beat the NY Giants 23-17. The first NFL Playoff game to go into over time was the 1958 NFL Championship game between the Baltimore Colts and the NY Giants. The Colts also beat the Giants 23-17
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∙ 16y ago1995 I agree with the answer above, but it was actually 1995 for the bowl season only and 1996 for the entire season.
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What was the second NFL championship game to go into overtime?
The Colts defeated the Giants in the NFL's first sudden-death overtime in an NFL Championship Game on December 28. Alan Ameche(FB) scored on a one-yard touchdown run after 8:15 of overtime. The televised game is generally looked upon as the one that brought the NFL to its first great national attention as we know it today.
Can you tie a game in the NFL?
There can not be a tie at the end of the regular time period of the game. If there is, the teams play overtime. If neither team scores in overtime (15 minutes) in regular season, the game ends in a tie. There are no ties in the playoffs.
How many teams win overtime in the NFL on first possession?
13
What percentage of an NFL overtime games end in a first possession score?
34.4%
Has there ever been a nfl game that has o score that had to go into overtime just to score?
Yes
What happens after the first OT and no one scores?
In college football, the teams play a second overtime. If the game is tied after that, they play a third overtime. And on and on until one team is leading after an overtime. In the NFL, if no team scores in overtime the game is over and declared a tie.
What was the second NFL championship game to go into overtime?
The Colts defeated the Giants in the NFL's first sudden-death overtime in an NFL Championship Game on December 28. Alan Ameche(FB) scored on a one-yard touchdown run after 8:15 of overtime. The televised game is generally looked upon as the one that brought the NFL to its first great national attention as we know it today.
Did the NFL ever have 2 overtime periods?
No. The NFL only allows one overtime period during the regular season - or whomever scores first. Whichever comes first ends the game. If no one has scored at the end of the first overtime period, it is recorded as a tie and the game is over. This is not true during the playoffs, however. During the playoffs the game continues until someone scores.
What if the1st score in nfl playoffs overtime is a safety?
The game is over.
Can you tie a game in the NFL?
There can not be a tie at the end of the regular time period of the game. If there is, the teams play overtime. If neither team scores in overtime (15 minutes) in regular season, the game ends in a tie. There are no ties in the playoffs.
Is the broncos vs. steelers playoff game the only overtime playoff game in nfl history?
no
What is 'sudden death' and when does it take place during an NFL game?
The term is not exclusive to the NFL, but refers to a specific method of resolving a sporting event that ends with a tie. In that method, the teams begin an extra period of play (in the NFL called "overtime"). Under normal game rules, the team which first scores in overtime wins the game immediately. The team that loses suffers a "sudden death". There can also be sudden death hockey or soccer games. This is different from baseball, where both teams have an opportunity to bat in their half of the inning before a winner is declared.
How many teams win overtime in the NFL on first possession?
13
How many two-minute warnings are in an NFL game?
There are two two-minute warnings in a NFL game. One at the end of the first half and one at the end of the game.
What percentage of an NFL overtime games end in a first possession score?
34.4%
Has there ever been a nfl game that has o score that had to go into overtime just to score?
Yes
How does an NFL overtime differ from a National College Football League overtime?
Here are the overtime rules for the NFL and the NCAA Football In the NFL's regular season, if a game is tied at the end of regulation, it goes into Overtime. The visiting team gets to choose heads or tails for the coin toss. They play another 15:00 minute period. The first team to score (Whether by TD, field goal, or safety. Doesn't matter), automatically wins the game. If no team has scored by the end of the Overtime period, the game is deemed a tie. This is a rare occurrence. In the NFL's post season games (Playoffs and Super Bowl), the rules are the same as the regular season, except once the 15:00 minute overtime period runs out, they start another 15:00 Overtime period. It should be noted that no Super Bowl has ever gone into Overtime. The longest NFL game was between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs on December 25, 1971. The Miami Dolphins kicker Garo Yepremian kicked the game winning field goal 7 minutes and 40 seconds into double overtime. In NCAA Football, if a game goes into Overtime. Each team gets a chance to score from the opponent's 25 yard line (25 yards from the endzone) with no game clock. If the score is still tied after the first overtime period, they play a second overtime period. This process repeats itself until someone is winning at the end of an overtime period. Starting with the third Overtime period, teams who score TD's are required to go for a 2 point conversion, instead of kicking a single extra point.
