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Rams Propose Game-Changing Rule Adjustments After Seahawks Clash

2/24/2026

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The Los Angeles Rams (NFL) proposed two rule changes after a Week 16 game against the Seattle Seahawks.
The first change would treat a backward pass tipped by a defender crossing the line of scrimmage as a fumble, allowing only the passer to recover and advance.
The second change would limit replay-review initiation to 40 seconds or one minute, and the league is considering the proposals to prevent similar situations.

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The Los Angeles Rams (NFL) proposed two rule changes after a Week 16 game against the Seattle Seahawks.
The first change would treat a backward pass tipped by a defender crossing the line of scrimmage as a fumble, allowing only the passer to recover and advance.
The second change would limit replay-review initiation to 40 seconds or one minute, and the league is considering the proposals to prevent similar situations.