At the end of a blowout that few fans were still watching on Sunday, an obscure aspect of the NFL's kickoff rules led to a highly unusual situation. With less than two minutes remaining in the game, ...

The new kickoff formation has made it even harder to recover onside kicks. Which makes it even harder for a team trailing by multiple scores to close the gap. Which is going to renew discussions about ...

The NFL has made significant changes to its kickoff play in recent years, and it is possible another one could be implemented following the 2025 season. NFL executive VP of football operations Troy ...

Georgia coach’s gamble pays off, puts Texas defense back on field right after the Bulldogs’ 10-play TD drive. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts as running back Cash Jones (background) celebrates ...

NEW YORK -- The NFL appears to have saved the kickoff after being on life support for years. Now its attention turns to the onside kick, which has been terminal for years. In its presentation to NFL ...

The NFL made a significant change to its kickoff in 2024, instituting the "dynamic kickoff" to boost the percentage of returned kicks and make one of the league's most dangerous plays safer. The ...