Under the NFL’s new regular-season overtime rules, which guarantee both teams a possession, coaches are equally divided on whether to kick or receive the kickoff, with three choosing to kick and three to receive in the first five overtime games this season. The strategic advantages differ, as receiving allows for time management, while kicking gives clarity on scoring needs based on defensive performance.
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NFL Coaches Divided on Kicking or Receiving to Start Overtime
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