What determines which team in the NFL receives the football after halftime?
In the National Football League (NFL), the team that wins the coin toss before the game begins chooses whether to receive the football or defer. If the team receiving the football scores, the opposing team will receive the ball at the start of the second half.
However, if the opening drive ends without the receiving team scoring, then the opposing team will receive the football to start the second half. This alternating possession format ensures a balanced playing field for both teams.
FAQs:
- Do teams always choose to receive the ball at the beginning of the game? Not necessarily, some teams may choose to defer their possession to the second half.
- What happens if a team ties at the end of regulation time? Overtime will begin with a coin toss and the winner will choose to receive the ball or defend.
- Can teams score a touchdown on their opening drive and receive the ball again in the second half? Yes, if the team scores a touchdown on their opening drive, they will receive the ball to start the second half.
- What happens if a team scores a field goal on their opening drive? The opposing team will receive the ball at the start of the second half.
- How often do teams win with the opening possession? According to historical data, teams receiving the opening possession win approximately 52-55% of games.
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