The National Football League (NFL) is introducing new rules to revamp the special teams phase of the game, set to take effect in the 2024 season.
Fans have already gotten a taste of the new rules in action during the preseason, with players lining up in different areas of the field and more kick returns.
The NFL aims to enhance player safety and create more scoring opportunities with these new rules, which have received largely positive reviews so far.
The inspiration for these rules came from the United Football League (UFL), which successfully implemented them to create an exciting and fast-paced game.
Meanwhile, the Canadian Football League (CFL) has its own set of unique special teams rules, one of which has gained significant attention on social media.
TRENDING: The Canadian Football League has a CRAZY RULE
A missed field goal that goes through the end zone is worth a point.
In a tie game, a missed field goal can actually win the game for you.
What in the participation trophy?
That’s literally the whole point of a field goal is for it to go THROUGH the poles
I couldn’t imagine celebrating a missed kick.
Imagine losing on a missed kick
Based on fan reactions, this CFL field goal rule seems unpopular, and rightfully so, as the primary objective of a field goal is to kick the ball through the uprights.
This rule is unlikely to be adopted at the NFL level, but it does add an intriguing twist to tied games in the CFL.
The league will likely continue exploring new ideas, but this particular rule can be safely discarded.
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