NFL’s Experiment with XFL’s Abandoned Kickoff Play: Will it Stick or Fizzle?

The NFL is set to implement a new kickoff play that was originally designed by the XFL. However, the XFL has since abandoned this play, leading to the NFL incorporating it into their game. This unique play involves players freezing in place while the kick is in mid-air, resulting in chaos once it’s caught. While some coaches have expressed concerns about the fairness of introducing this new play, Commissioner Roger Goodell has acknowledged that adjustments may need to be made to the rule as they see how it plays out in games. The new rule is only a one-year experiment and will require at least 24 votes to continue in future seasons. Some teams have already voiced opposition to the change, and if more join them next year, the experiment could be short-lived. The impact of this new rule change remains uncertain, and the NFL will only find out how it truly affects the game once the season begins in September.