The 2024 NFL season should be full of surprises, and a large part of that is the introduction of the new kickoff rule. In an effort to make the play safer, and also more exciting to watch, the NFL competition committee passed the XFL-style kickoff rules. The return and coverage units line up closer together, and can’t move until the ball is caught. One of the unintended consequences of this rule is the kickers themselves getting more involved in tackling. What does that mean for Pittsburgh Steelers K Chris Boswell?
Shawn Syed of Sumer Sports put together a fantastic breakdown of the XFL kickoff stats for a look at what to expect in the NFL this season.