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The first full week of the NFL -for the season started on Thursday with a series of three games and offered more teams and fans a look at some new rules that can influence first measurements, touchbacks and more.
The rule changes have been approved by NFL owners in the summer. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty images)
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Important facts
First measurements: First downs will no longer be measured by a chain gang, which have been replaced by Sony’s Hawk-Eye Virtual measuring system (the system was used In the game of July’s Hall of Fame).
Touchbacks: Touchbacks for kicking off are moved from the 30-year line to the 35-Yard line, stimulating the kick team to keep the ball in the game or have to do with their opponents who are a short journey from achieving the field target range.
Re -play repeat: Five additional penalties can be destroyed by referees using Replay Assist, who can be used to assess face masks, walk into the kicker, roughly make the kicker, horse balls and hit a defenseless player, although the assist cannot apply retroactively to a fine that is not marked on the field.
Kick off: Onside Kicks are allowed at any time during competitions, as long as the kick team chases the receiving team, a change compared to the controversial refurbishment of last year that limited on the side of the fourth quarter.
Overtime assets: Although it will not apply to the previous season matches, fans must keep an eye on the overtime hours from September, when both teams are guaranteed to have the ball in the 10 -minute period, unless the clock is on the opening ownership.
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Surprising fact
Philadelphia Eagles -Linebacker Jalyx Hunt was fined $ 5,690 for doing an arc and arrow celebration during Super Bowl Lix. In the 2025 season, that celebration will not be considered misconduct, as long as players do not point to the imaginary arc and arrow to opponents, according to opponents, according to CBS Sport.
Which teams play on Thursday?
After the Hall of Fame match between the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions in July, six teams will play on Thursday. The Indianapolis Colts play against the Baltimore Ravens in the 7 p.m. EDT slot followed by the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals at 7:30 PM Edt and the Las Vegas Raiders and Seattle Seahawks at 10 p.m. Edt.
Important background
Recent NFL rule changes such as the introduction of the dynamic kick -off in 2024 tried to find a balance between the increasing safety of players and the promotion of more exciting play, although last year’s change was widely destroyed and not resulted in the extra action that suggested the competition. Under the new kick -off format designed to reduce the chance of large hits, there were 332 more kick -off returns in 2024 than in 2023, when the competition registered the lowest return in its history, but 64% of the kick -offs still ended in touchbacks and were therefore not returned. The competition also added the option to wear Guardian Caps, worn a quilted layer over helmets, in regular seasonal competitions. A group of at least 20 players was seen in the caps during the regular season 2024, according to Guardiansports.com.
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