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2025 NFL rule changes: Lions scrap playoff-reseeding proposal ahead of vote due to lack of support

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Lions abandon playoff-reseeding proposal for 2025 NFL season due to lack of support The Detroit Lions withdrew a proposal to change the NFL playoffs seeding system before a league vote on Wednesday. The proposal aimed to give higher seeding to teams with better regular-season records, rather than division winners. Currently, division winners receive the top … Read more

What Dallas has to gain from a possible rule change

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Visit: https://bmore2boston.com The potential benefits Dallas stands to gain from a rule change ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on rule changes made by the NFL’s competition committee, including potentially banning the Tush Push play popularized by the Philadelphia Eagles. The play involves offensive players pushing the ball carrier forward, creating controversy due to safety concerns and … Read more

NFL competition committee expected to propose additional change to kickoff rule

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Visit: https://bmore2boston.com Expected Proposal of Additional Changes to NFL Kickoff Rule by Competition Committee The NFL’s kickoff rule change in its first year increased the number of kickoff returns and reduced the concussion rate. Now, the league is considering moving touchbacks from the 30-yard line to the 35-yard line to further encourage kickoff returns. The … Read more