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NFL Rumors: Rule Change to Narrow Goal Posts to Reduce Kickers' Success Considered

Amid an uptick in kicker accuracy, especially from long distance, the NFL is reportedly considering the possibility of narrowing the uprights in the future.

According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, there has been "chatter" about the league altering the goal posts, although she doesn't expect any changes this season or next.

Still, a change could be on the horizon if kickers continue to turn in historically strong performances.

Per Russini, kickers have made 77 field goals from 50 yards or longer this season, which is the most in NFL history through six weeks by a margin of 14.