As the NFL enters its 105th season, it will start its first with the new dynamic kickoff rules. With the NFL Kickoff Game upon us, NFL research wanted to bring light to the new kickoff rules while attempting to answer any lingering questions.
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....
Penalties for Violations: Strict penalties will be enforced for teams that fail to adhere to the new kickoff formation rules. This includes possible yardage penalties that could impact field position significantly. The implementation of these changes will have wide-ranging implications for both teams ...
The NFL is making changes this season from start to finish, from so-called dynamic kickoffs to the way some defenders finish tackles. Even casual observers will notice the difference in kickoffs, aone-year changeaimed at making the play safer and more relevant. The new rules put the majority...
Dungy: New kickoff rules will limit kick returnsAugust 1, 2024 11:21 AMTony Dungy joins the Dan Patrick Show to breakdown the NFL's new touchback rules, discuss the start to the preseason, and Caleb Williams' potential with the Bears....
The major overhaul to special teams — which has been in the works for years — takes elements of the kickoff rules used in the XFL and tweaks them for use in the NFL beginning in 2024. The rule will be in play for one season on a trial basis and then be subject to renewal in 202...
The first two kickoffs under the NFL’s radical new rule were both returned a yard farther than the old touchback.
In an interview on "NFL GameDay Kickoff", NFL Officiating Rules Analyst Walt Anderson talks league's new kickoff rules for the 2024 season. video Michael Pierce reacts to his INT in fourth quarter vs. Browns Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce and he...
Kickoff rule approved. So Roger Goodell was able to get the votes needed despite aggressive pushback from special teams coaches and players.pic.twitter.com/fbCDGwsgB0 — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer)May 23, 2023 Currently, language in the NFL rulebook calls for the ball to be snapped into pla...
Fans who watched XFL games generally enjoyed the rule, finding that it resulted in more kickoff returns and more excitement, along with fewer injuries. The NFL has seemed wary of such a major change to the rules, but given how stale the kickoff became in 2023, the l...