Why NFL Overtime Needs a ‘World Cup Penalty Kick’ Revolution to Save America’s Most Boring Finish
NFL overtime is a structural failure: a coin flip decides possession, and sudden death denies half the team a chance. Comparing it to World Cup penalty shootouts reveals a stark contrast in drama and fairness. This article proposes a ‘Penalty Kick Revolution’ with two ideas—two-point conversion shootouts and field goal accuracy battles—to replace the boring lottery with skill-based, nerve-wracking finishes.