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Patriots may draft a true A.J. Brown alternative

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Patriots Could Select a Genuine A.J. Brown Replacement The New England Patriots quickly parted ways with Stefon Diggs after one unimpressive season and replaced him with Romeo Doubs from the Green Bay Packers. The team aims to enhance its wide receiver lineup, eyeing Philadelphia’s A.J. Brown. With an eye on the 2026 NFL Draft, Garrett … Read more

UFL’s fourth-and-12 onside kick alternative leads to comeback win for San Antonio Brahmas

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San Antonio Brahmas’ comeback victory fueled by UFL’s unique fourth-and-12 onside kick alternative The NFL has been resistant to adopting alternatives to the onside kick, but the United Football League has one that led to an exciting comeback win. In the UFL, teams can choose not to kickoff after scoring and instead take the ball … Read more

The 2024 Super Bowl highlighted the irrelevance of kickoffs, but does the NFL have a better alternative?

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“Exploring the NFL’s Alternative to Kickoffs: The 2024 Super Bowl Perspective” The Super Bowl LVIII had exciting plays involving the foot, with long field goals and a muffed punt. However, the kickoff itself was uneventful, as all 13 kickoffs resulted in touchbacks. The NFL changed the rules last offseason to reduce injuries on kickoffs, allowing … Read more