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Rams Push Rule Changes After Odd Two-Point Play

Rams coach Sean McVay said the team wants to treat tipped backward passes as fumbles and limit booth review time after a controversial Week 16 two‑point play. The proposals aim to prevent teams from gaining an unfair advantage on tipped passes.

Following a bizarre two‑point conversion in Week 16, the Rams have drafted rule changes that would classify a tipped backward pass that crosses the line of scrimmage as a fumble, preventing teams from advancing the ball on such plays. Coach Sean McVay explained that the proposal mirrors the logic used in the historic Holy Roller incident, ensuring fairness when a pass is tipped by the defense.

The Rams also propose a 40‑second limit on the start of booth reviews to reduce delays, citing the lengthy pause before the Seahawks’ failed two‑point attempt was re‑examined. The team’s proposals are currently under review by the NFL.