kickoff

Massive uptick in NFL kickoff returns in Week 1

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Significant increase in NFL kickoff returns during Week 1 Kevin Seifert, a staff writer at ESPN covering the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL, discusses the impact of a recent change to the NFL’s kickoff rules. In Week 1 of the 2025 season, there was a significant increase in the number of kickoffs returned following the … Read more

Eagles DT Jalen Carter ejected after opening kickoff vs. Cowboys for appearing to spit on Dak Prescott

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Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter gets ejected for apparent spitting incident on Dak Prescott during kickoff against Cowboys. Philadelphia Eagles star defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected from the game against the Dallas Cowboys for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. The incident occurred before the first play from scrimmage, leading to Carter likely facing … Read more

Cowboys at Eagles: Writer predictions for NFL kickoff

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Predictions from writers for the NFL season opener between the Cowboys and the Eagles The Dallas Cowboys are entering the first week of the regular season as the biggest underdogs, with an 8.5 point spread against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Micah Parsons trade moved the line, and it is predicted that the Cowboys will struggle … Read more