XFL Announces Some Rule Changes That Will Differ From The NFL

The new XFL changes come in the wake of renewed interest in the NFL’s overtime rules. The Minnesota Vikings were able to declare victory on the New Orleans Saints 26-20 after scoring on the first possession in overtime, preventing the Saints an opportunity to respond.

Per Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, Kansas City Chief’s owner, Clark Hunt, proposed a rule last offseason that would have given teams the opportunity to respond in the instance of a team scoring on the first play in overtime.

Hunt told Florio the proposal had the support and could change, but it would sit on the table for one year until the league’s offseason meeting in 2020.