The 50-plus-yard field goals that once were a rarity in the NFL are now as routine as far shorter kicks a generation ago. The range for many kickers now exceeds 60 yards, changing late-game strategy ...

In the words of Kenny Rogers, no one knows how to fold ‘em any more. The NFL is a go-go-go world, and despite the fact that most field goal kickers are money from inside of 50 yards, going for it on ...

The Broncos had an opportunity to go up 10-0 over the New England Patriots in the second quarter of their AFC Championship Game. But on 4th-and-1 at New England’s 14, Head Coach Sean Payton elected to ...

A major UFL rule overhaul aims to bring explosive offense into 2026 with new field goal scoring, punt restrictions, and modified kickoff zones to increase scoring.

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates’ success in the UFL provided a path to the NFL. Gregory Shamus / Getty Images The spring football league that pioneered the dynamic kickoff concept now used in the NFL ...

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The United Football League introduced an innovative rule change for the 2026 season. UFL vice president of officiating Dean Blandino announced Tuesday that not all field goals will be worth three ...

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton watches during the second the half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. John Locher / AP ...