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Wed Mar 23, 2022, 09:03 AM Mar 2022

USFL Rules-3pt extras, OT shootout, 2 forward passes

New USFL adds 3-point conversions, best-of-three overtime among its rule twists

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33576564/new-usfl-adds-3-point-conversions-best-three-rule-twists

Three-point conversions, an alternative option for the onside kick and a best-of-three-play shootout in overtime are among the different rules for the revitalized USFL.

Scoring teams have a third option to attempt an extra point. A successful scrimmage play from the 10-yard line equals three points.


In overtime, each team's offense will alternate plays against the opposing defense from the 2. Each successful scoring attempt will receive two points. The team with the most points after three plays wins. The subsequent attempts become sudden death if the score is tied after each team runs three plays. The overtime period will extend until a winner is declared.

Two forward passes from behind the line of scrimmage are legal.

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