The NFL returns on Thursday night, and the league is instituting new rules for games this season, including kickoffs, changes to the overtime rule for the regular season, expanded replay assistance, and the utilization of virtual measurements replacing the chains to determine first downs.

In April, owners voted to make last year’s dynamic kickoff permanent while moving touchbacks on kicks that land in the end zone from the 30 to the 35-yard line, a move likely to result in more kicks in the field of play and more returns.

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And the tush play made famous by the Philadelphia Eagles is not changing and will remain a staple in games.

Here’s a breakdown of some of the other rules fans can expect to see this season.

NFL 2025 rule changes

Kickoffs

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