There were 1,157 more kickoff returns this season, which led to an increase in concussions. Justin Edmonds / Getty Images A year after its players experienced a historically low number of concussions, ...

The NFL's new kickoff rule was a lot more dynamic in 2025 than in 2024. Nearly three-fourths of all kickoffs were returned in 2025, which the league touted on a conference call today as a good sign ...

Some teams have adapted quite well to the rule change, while others seem to be content handing their opponents free yardage every time they kick the ball. Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The ...

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, rear left, and special teams coordinator Dave Toub, right, confer during warmups before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 ...

Here's how the NFL kickoff rules work for the 2026 Super Bowl, including what the landing zone is.