XFL Press Release: Jan 16, 2001 - XFL OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES RULES HIGHLIGHTS (page 3)
       
 


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XFL OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES RULES HIGHLIGHTS (page 3)
January 16, 2001

HOW DOES OVERTIME WORK?

EACH TEAM WILL GET THE BALL AT LEAST ONCE:

Each team will have four downs from the opponent’s 20-yard line. Team A may not attempt a field goal until fourth down. If Team A scores a touchdown in less than four downs then team B must score in the same number of downs. There will be PAT attempts.

THE BREAKDOWN:
A. Each team will have a possession Exception: Team B intercepts a pass or fumble and returns it for a score. Game over.
B. Ball will be placed on the 20-yard line. No 1st down possible.
C. Team A cannot attempt a field goal until 4th down.
D. If a touchdown is scored by the first team in overtime on either 1st , 2nd , 3rd , or 4th down the team on defense must match the down and the score or be declared the loser.
E. If no touchdown was scored by the first team in overtime, the defense can waive the first three downs and choose a fourth down to attempt a field goal to win the game.
F. PAT attempts will be from the 2-yard line.
G. The defense can return an interception or a fumble for a score. A scrimmage down returned for a touchdown = 6 points. A returned PAT = 1 point.
H. If you score a touchdown and on the try Team B intercepts and returns it for a score, they get one point and the ball on the 20-yard line for a chance to win. Exception: When the team that was on defense first has a PAT returned for a score after the original offensive team had already scored.
Example: Team A scores a TD = 6 points but misses the PAT. Team B scores a TD = 6 points. On their PAT, Team A intercepts a pass and returns it for a 1-point score. Team A wins 7-6.
I. If neither team scores or both teams score the same number of points overtime will continue until a winner is declared. The team on defense during the first overtime will be on offense for the second overtime.

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