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NFL Rules Explained

Plain-English breakdowns of every NFL rule, penalty, and scoring quirk, sourced from the official rulebook.

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How Bye Week Scheduling Works in the NFL

A complete breakdown of how NFL bye weeks are scheduled, why teams get them at different times, and what it means for fans and fantasy football managers.

Every team gets exactly one bye week between Week 5 and Week 14, decided by the league's schedule-makers, not by team request.
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What Counts as Roughing the Passer in the NFL

Roughing the passer is one of the NFL's most debated penalties. Here's what officials are actually watching for, and what's still a legal hit on the quarterback.

Hitting the quarterback with full body weight, or forcibly at or below the knee, after the ball is thrown, is roughing the passer.
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How NFL Overtime Rules Work in the Regular Season and Playoffs

NFL overtime rules differ between the regular season and playoffs. Here's exactly how the extra period works, including the modified rule for both teams to possess the ball.

Both teams get a possession in overtime unless the first team scores a touchdown.
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What Is a Two-Point Conversion, and When Should Teams Go For It

The two-point conversion rule lets teams choose two points over the extra kick. Here's how it works, the odds involved, and when coaches actually go for it.

A successful two-point conversion is worth 2 points; the offense snaps from the 2-yard line instead of kicking.