"Sudden death" has been a part of the NFL's rules since 1941, though its role continues to expand with the latest changes to overtime rules for playoff games.

Mar 23, 2010 - Jonathan Fogg

The NFL has new playoff overtime rules in effect this postseason. The rules are to avoid a game-winning field goal on the first overtime possession.

Jan 15, 2011 - Brad Wilson

The new overtime rules follow a modified sudden death format that avoids a team winning on a first possession field goal.

Mar 23, 2010 - Ashley Raybourn

All to often, thrilling and close football contests comes down to the toss of the coin. Slightly more than half of NFL overtime contests favor the team who wins the toss.

Oct 26, 2009 - James Kinkade

The 2008 Titan-Packer game showed that the flip of a coin can be a major factor in determining an overtime winner in the National Football League. Is there a better way?

Nov 2, 2008 - Carroll Trosclair

A November 14, 2010 game in the CFL saw Saskatchewan and B.C. go to one of the more exciting overtimes you'll see in football. Couldn't happen in the NFL.

Nov 14, 2010 - Marcus Hondro

As the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks go to Game 7 tonight, June 15, 2011, they could create NHL history. Only 2 game 7 finals have gone to overtime.

Jun 15, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

Thanksgiving, an American harvest celebration, calls to mind warm images of collective joy, marked by thanks, feast, family, friends, food, and... football?

Nov 19, 2009 - Jeremy Perkins

Washington Redskins owner George Preston Marshall's trash-talking gave the Chicago Bears and their owner/coach George Halas reason to run up the score.

Dec 4, 2007 - Chris Cook

The Arizona Cardinals will head into the Superdome to take on the New Orleans Saints in what promises to be an entertaining, high-scoring game.

Jan 13, 2010 - Frank Leal

Learn about the five NFL professional football teams which originated in the cities of Dallas and Houston, Texas and where they are in the National Football League today.

May 7, 2009 - Ronald G Falconberry

Gives some insight, statistics and picks for week 12 of the NFL season. Offers some analysis for some match-ups this Thanksgiving and Sunday.

Nov 23, 2010 - Jeff Corkrean

The Steelers won an NFL best seventh-straight season opener Thursday night. It was a defensive battle that ended as Jeff Reed kicks game winning field goal in overtime.

Sep 10, 2009 - Derek J Griebenow

The NFL's Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals meet for the 75th time in December 2010 in what has become known as the Battle of Ohio.

Dec 16, 2010 - Beth MacMillan

Kenny Washington not only broke through the defenses of opposing football teams, he also crossed the racial barrier in the National Football League

Nov 1, 2009 - Kathy Kerr

The Packers will win a thriller at Lambeau to make the playoffs. The Colts will move on, while the Seattle Seahawks infamously embarrass the NFL.

Dec 26, 2010 - Roberto Porta

Week 4 of the 2009 NFL season offered plenty of drama, both on and off the field. Here's a look back at what happened.

Oct 6, 2009 - Justin Harrington

It's getting a lot more interesting in the NFL as divisional standings take new shape and form following Week 11 action.

Nov 17, 2008 - Justin Harrington