The league on Thursday said that the 43 percent reduction rate on kickoffs meant the new format had worked as intended.

Along with new kickoff rules and banning hip-drop tackles, the re-emphasis of the illegal formation penalty is ... seven or ...

When a free-kick is being attempted, the defense must line up 10 yards away from the line of scrimmage until the ball is kicked. The kicker also has the option to dropkick the ball rather than ...