The NFL's decision to change kickoff rules for the 2024 season was a bold one — and so far, it's paying off. The goal? More returns, fewer injuries. And with the numbers we're seeing through Week 13, it's hard to argue with the results....
Owners on Tuesday voted to approve the new kickoff rules, which means the traditional play that every football fan associates with the kickoff will no longer take place in the world's most popular football league. The new rule, in short, is close to being a copy of the kickoff that's be...
To football fans, the start of this season's games will look a little different. As the season ramps up, analysts, coaches, and sports journalists alike have all been talking about theNFL's announcementregarding the new kickoff rules. Understanding these rules will help to understand the plays...
Cam Akers #22 of the Houston Texans carries the ball during the first half of the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game The new kickoff rule is expected to significantly impact team strategies. Special teams’ coaches will need to adjust their playbooks and may opt for shorter, higher kicks ...
New Kickoff Rules Notable Changes Seek to Curtail InjuriesWith the major college football season kicking off this week,those kickoffs will be 5 yards...Russo, Ralph D
The league has taken steps over the years to mitigate these risks, including the introduction of rules that limit player formations and adjust how teams can approach kickoffs. Here are the key features of the new rule: Starting Position: Kickoffs will now start from the 35-yard line, a sh...
You’ll see them forced to try under new NFL kickoff rules Aug. 8, 2024 That could shave as much as a minute off those ultra-close calls, and the Hawk-Eye — the same system used to determine in tennis whether the ball was in or out — is accurate down to the fraction of an inc...
Mike Florio discusses the NFL's new kickoff rule for the upcoming season, and shares a potential consequence of the new rules that could see players targeting kickers.Up Next 8:18 NFL Wild Card preview: Steelers vs. Ravens 1:26 Ravens, Chargers lead Wild Card Weekend best bet...
NFL Network's Mike Yam and Michael Robinson go into detail about the National Football League's rule changes as they pertain to the kickoff play on special teams starting in the 2024 season.video Garafolo: 'Bunch of conversations' still needed for Brady to become part owner of Raiders | '...
Draft boards could be reevaluated for new kickoff March 27, 2024 08:40 AM Mike Florio and Chris Simms spell out their takeaways from the new NFL kickoff rule, including how this could cause teams to rework their draft strategy and how this could eventually influence the college...