NFL's New Kickoff Rules Spark Record-Setting Return Trends in 2025
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A recent rule change in the NFL, moving the touchback spot to the 35-yard line, led to a dramatic increase in kickoff return rates in Week 1, reaching 75.6%, the highest in 15 years, as teams adjusted their strategies to maximize returns despite previous declines caused by safety-focused rule modifications.
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