NFL primer: Kickoff returns rise after rule tweaks. Concussions, too.
- Posted on January 31, 2026
- By Washington Post
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NFL primer: Kickoff returns rise after rule tweaks. Concussions, too.
The league’s kickoff format, modified each of the past two seasons, has boosted returns but has not yet reduced concussion at a rate comparable to a run or pass play.
