Mile High Report · Jun 6, 2024
Kickoffs and kickoff returns in the NFL in 2024
In case you haven’t heard yet, the kickoffs in the NFL in 2024 will be very different than they were in 2023. The NFL is adopting a modified version of the kickoff rules used by the XFL.
Where do you expect the KOR TD numbers in the NFL to go next season? How far do you think the touchback rate on kickoffs will fall? pic.twitter.com/nP6O71eArq
— Joe Mahoney (@ndjomo76) June 5, 2024 Here is the breakdown of the new kickoff from the league’s official site:
ALIGNMENT
All kicking team players other than the kicker will line up with one foot on the receiving team’s B40 yard line
Kicker cannot cross the 50-yard line until ball touches the ground or player in landing zone or end zone
