The NFL may look wild on the field, but it has a long list of rules to keep the 32 teams from spiraling into chaos. The league has its own chain of authority, and at the heart of that system is the commissioner. They are someone who carries major responsibilities and wields significant influence. But with so much power in Commissioner Roger Goodell ‘s hands, can he ever change the outcome of a game?

What is Rule 17 of the NFL?

According to the NFL’s official rulebook , ‌Rule 17 focuses on two sections: emergencies and unfair acts. Article 1 of Section 2 specifies the extent of the commissioner’s authority over a game’s outcome. It states that the Commissioner alone can investigate and take action if anything happens because of the factors outlined by the league.

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