Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2023 and has been updated.
It’s that time of year, folks. The Super Bowl is here. And, with both the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs being the two best teams in the league, there’s a strong chance this game will probably be close.
SHOP: KC Chiefs Super Bowl champs USA TODAY commemorative cover
If it is a close game, that means we could get overtime. What that used to mean in the playoffs is that the team who scored first wins the game in the sudden death period.
Guess what? Not. Anymore.
Thanks to 2022’s ridiculous Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs game, the NFL changed the rules so that both teams will have a chance to touch the ball, should they get to overtime.
I know that might sound a bit confusing. If it is, don’t worry. Here’s a quick explainer on how it works.