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

One of the more stellar moments from the 2024 season for the Dallas Cowboys was KaVontae Turpin’s kickoff return on the road against the Washington Commanders. It was the catalyst for an improbable ...

The first touchdown in Super Bowl history came on a pass from Bart Starr to Max McGee 59 years ago for the Green Bay Packers.

The kickoff format, modified each of the past two seasons, has boosted returns but has not reduced concussions to a rate comparable to that of a run or pass play.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots special-teams captain Matthew Slater, who has represented the AFC in the Pro Bowl each of the past five seasons, gave a passionate defense Thursday for ...

The Seattle Seahawks’ recent trade for San Diego’s Rashid Shaheed has indeed perked up their Super Bowl chances. Shaheed’s 100-yard kickoff return Sunday made Atlanta Falcons defenders look sedated.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The NFL wanted to add excitement to the game. The 2024 rule changes introduced the new dynamic formation to increase returns and boost safety (43% reduction in concussion rates) ...

The Seahawks came into Saturday’s game with serious questions about quarterback Sam Darnold’s injured oblique. The team didn’t even need Darnold to throw a single pass before taking a quick 7-0 lead.