The National Football League implemented new kickoff rules ahead of the 2025 season, hoping to see the rate of kickoff […] ...

The kickoff format, modified each of the past two seasons, has boosted returns but has not reduced concussions to a rate ...

The NFL is considering changes to its kickoff format just two seasons into its existence. According to Mark Maske of the ...

The NFL's new kickoff rule was a lot more dynamic in 2025 than in 2024.

There were more than double the number of kickoff returns in the NFL this season, which led to an increase in head injuries.

The NFL recorded 35 concussions in the 2025 season, up sharply from last year, despite kickoff safety changes. Officials linked the rise to more kick returns and added contact plays. While concussion ...

Rashid Shaheed showed off his blazing speed on the opening kickoff, taking the ball 95 yards for a touchdown. The play was a harbinger of things to come.

Super Bowl LX — a rematch from 2014. New England rode the right arm of Drake Maye, an MVP finalist, in the regular season. In the playoffs, it has been defense that has carried the Patriots, allowing ...

We’ve come a long way from the disaster that was last year’s return game, which produced more turnovers than touchdowns.

The Seattle Seahawks managed to survive a potential trap game upset against the New York Jets last Sunday for a 26-21 win, but not thanks to their dreadful special teams units, which fumbled away two ...