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Rams Push Rule Changes After Odd Two‑Point Play

Rams coach Sean McVay said the team wants to change how tipped backward passes are ruled, treating them like fumbles, and to cap booth review time at 40 seconds.

After a bizarre two‑point conversion in Week 16, the Rams propose that a tipped backward pass that crosses the line of scrimmage be treated as a fumble, preventing a team from gaining an unfair advantage. McVay emphasized the change would align the play with existing fumble rules and avoid rewarding forward advancement on tipped passes.

In addition, the Rams suggest a 40‑second limit on booth reviews to reduce delays, and propose clarifying the rule that reverses an incomplete pass to a backward pass when the ball is recovered beyond the spot of the pass.