With the NFL season finally underway on Thursday, Sept. 7, now’s a good a time as any to revisit a very signifiant rule change made during the offseason, which will debut in the Chiefs–Lions matchup.
In May, NFL owners approved a change that will now see the ball placed at the 25-yard line if it is fair caught behind the 25-yard line after a free kick (safety or kickoff). Before the rule change, the ball would be placed at wherever the fair catch was made. The change is only for this year as of now.
