We present the data that you must take into account for the expected start of the campaign, from changes in the rules to records that may fall
The NFL 2025 season starts next Thursday, September 4 with the visit of the Dallas Cowboys To the defending champions Philadelphia Eaglesso this is a good time to share some data that could be useful To follow the next campaign.
What new rules should you follow?
For the NFL 2025 season A couple of rules have been modified, then we explain each of them:
Output kick
Although in the 2024 season the modification to the rule had been made as a test period, for this 2025 it was determined that the change was made permanent. This rule has the objective of reduce the risks of injury and that more than 50 percent of the kicks are returned.
It consists of the kicker from kicking from his yard 35, waiting for the accommodation of his 10 teammates in the Yarda 40 of the rival team, who must have at least nine players ready online and up to two waiting to return the kick between the yard 35 and 30 of his own field. In addition, the following considerations should be taken into account:
• Players cannot move until one of the men placed in the designated zone receives the ovoid to return the kick.
• If the kick does not exceed Yarda 20 or leaves the field before that limit, the offensive of the receiving team will initiate its possession in the 40 of its field.
• If in the kick the ball leaves by bottom or side line of the score area, they will start from the Yarda 30.
• If the ball bounces in the designated area and reaches the scoring zone, it will begin in the Yarda 20.
Extra time
The overtime possession rule for regular season and playoffs will be similar, so Each team will have the opportunity to have the ball at least onceregardless of whether the opponent scores touchdown in his first possession.
The only difference is that extra time will be subject to a period of 10 minutes in the regular season.
Instant repetition
The instant repetition rule will allow the repetition officer and the central arbitration office to correct clear and obvious errors Without the chief coach of a team having to request a challenge.
In addition, with this repetition the field judges will be informed objective and specific aspects of a play, among which are:
• If the player was inside or outside the field before catching the ball.
• Loss of possession of the ball before falling to the ground.
• Stepked off the field in a play.
Virtual measurement system
The new virtual system, called Hawk – Eye, is composed of six cameras with a resolution of 8K distributed throughout the entire grid that can follow the trajectory of the ovoid and thus determine its position, replacing the old measurement system with chains and chains and saving up to 40 seconds With this new technology that will allow fans in the stadium and by TV follow the measurement in real time.
The chains will remain as an alternate system during the games.
NFL records and those that can fall
The NFL record of more TouchDowns passes in a match is seven, with eight quartbacks tied in the first place, the last one was Drew Brees in 2015.
Yes Kansas City Chiefs They are classified to playoffs will match the New England Patriots with the longest streak of consecutive assists to postseason with 11 appearances.
Patrick Mahomes can break the record of less games to reach 250 TouchDown passes that Aaron Rodgers currently has with 121 games. Mohomes accumulates 245 scoring passes in 112 games, that is, it only needs five remaining passes to reach that figure.
Aaron Rodgers can join the exclusive quarterback list that beat the 32 league franchises in case he defeats the Green Bay Packers with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Mike Evans shares a record with Jerry Rice of 11 consecutive seasons with at least 1,000 yards received; One more season would help you get the record alone.
Derrick Henry is tied with Jim Brown in the sixth place in history with 106 Touchdowns Terrestres, with a more annotation will keep the position alone.
Teams that have not arrived in postemporada more time
Currently, the New York Jets They are the franchise with the Longest absence of playoffs With 14 seasons, his last appearance was in 2010 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Carolina Panthers y Atlanta Falcons They are followed with seven consecutive seasons without classifying. Both faced their last postseason commitment in 2017.
The teams that have never reached the Super Bowl
Only four teams have never played a Super Bowl since the game began to be played in 1967: Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans y Jacksonville Jaguars.
In addition to them, Arizona Cardinals, Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings y Tennessee Titans They have had at least one appearance in the Super Bowl, but they have never won it.
Who is the best and worst paid of the NFL?
Dak Prescott, quarterback of the Cowboyshe is the best paid player in the NFL according to the average annual salary. Your current contract guarantees you 60 million dollars per season and marks a record figure in the league after signed an extension for four years and 240 million.
Without counting a couple of players who still do not receive any economic remuneration, the lowest contract registration for this 2025 is a quantuple tie between the corner Miles Battle and the Truman Jones Cazamamariscals, both of the Patriots; The deep Chris Edmonds and the Kaden Davis receiver of the Browns; as well as the quarterback of the Seattle SeahawksJohn Rhys Plumlee, con 817,500 dollars.
