NFL's new kickoff rule increases average starting position to 28.3 yards, reducing concussions and injuries.
The NFL's new dynamic kickoff rule is showing positive results in preseason games, increasing the average starting position after kickoffs to 28.3 yards, a 4.4-yard improvement. However, the NFL's Chief Football Administrative Officer Dawn Aponte states that moving the touchback on kickoffs to the 35-yard line is "not likely" this season, as the rule is being evaluated throughout the season on a one-year trial basis. The NFL introduced the rule in order to reduce concussions and injuries related to kickoffs, which were four times higher than scrimmage plays.
August 19, 2024
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