All articles tagged with #touchbacks
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
Through two weeks, NFL teams are returning nearly 77% of kickoffs, a significant increase attributed to a rule change that moves the touchback spot, despite some criticism from Trump.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Super Bowl LVIII, the last NFL game before major kickoff rule changes, featured 13 touchbacks and 0 returns, marking the end of an era for kickoffs. The new rule aims to reduce injuries and incentivize returns by allowing the receiving team to take the ball at the 40 if it goes out of bounds or doesn't reach the 20-yard line, and at the 30 on a touchback. This signals a shift towards more kickoff returns in future NFL games.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
The NFL's competition committee has proposed several rule changes for the 2023 season, including modifications to touchbacks on punts and kickoffs, making tripping a personal foul, and making it illegal to launch off one or both feet. Additionally, teams have proposed their own changes, such as the Rams wanting to make roughing the passer reviewable and the Eagles proposing an alternative onside kick. The owners will vote on these proposals at the annual league meeting next week.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
The NFL's competition committee has proposed several rule changes for the 2023 season, including modifications to touchbacks on punts and kickoffs, making tripping a personal foul, and making it illegal to launch off one or both feet. Additionally, teams have proposed their own changes, such as the Rams wanting to make roughing the passer reviewable and the Eagles proposing an alternative onside kick. The owners will vote on these proposals at the annual league meeting next week.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NFL.com
The NFL has announced 17 rule proposals to be voted on at the Annual League Meeting next week, including eight from the competition committee and nine from NFL clubs. Two proposals involve ball placement following touchbacks and fair catches, with both suggesting the ball be placed at the receiving team's 25-yard line. The meeting begins on Sunday in Phoenix.