After Historic Long FG Rate, Will NFL Kickers Be Punished For Their Success?

Will NFL Kickers Be Penalized for their Record-High Field Goal Success Rate? NFL kickers had a historically accurate season in 2024, with a 69.9% success rate for 50-plus-yard field goals. The league is considering ways to challenge their increasing accuracy, such as narrowing goalposts. Former NFL kicker Nick Novak hosts a yearly summit for specialists … Read more

NFL execs, scouts pick their favorite offseason moves: Where Rodgers, Pickens rate

NFL executives and scouts reveal their top offseason acquisitions: Evaluating Rodgers and Pickens. Jeremy Fowler is a senior national NFL writer for ESPN, covering the league and contributing to SportsCenter as a studio analyst. The NFL offseason is in full swing, with most teams off for the summer. Fowler discusses key offseason moves including the … Read more

NFC backup QB situations: How does your team rate?

Ranking NFC backup quarterback situations for each team Having a capable backup quarterback in the NFL is crucial, as only nine starting quarterbacks played in all 17 regular-season games in 2023. Heading into the 2024 season, the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams have solid backup plans, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Commanders … Read more