Chiefs – Ravens Face Off Today in Exciting NFL Season Kickoff
New Kickoff Rules for the Chiefs – Ravens Game
Get ready to add the term landing zone to your football vocabulary as the Chiefs – Ravens matchup unfolds this NFL season. Teams have been adapting during preseason to the new dynamic kickoff rule established by the NFL. This change introduces the concept of a landing zone that lies between the receiving team’s goal line and the 20-yard line, impacting how the game is played.
Understanding the Landing Zone
- Any short kick or out-of-bounds kick will place the ball on the receiving team’s 40-yard line.
- Kicks that hit the landing zone must be either returned or downed, preventing automatic touchbacks.
- If downed in the end zone, the ball will be placed at the 20-yard line.
- Kickers who boot it out of the back of the end zone will now give the return team the ball at the 30-yard line, a penalty of 5 yards from previous rules.
Onside Kick Regulations
Moreover, teams can only attempt onside kicks in the fourth quarter and must inform the officials beforehand, eliminating the element of surprise.
Stay tuned to our live updates as the Chiefs – Ravens game promises an electrifying start to the NFL season!
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