One of the more stellar moments from the 2024 season for the Dallas Cowboys was KaVontae Turpin’s kickoff return on the road against the Washington Commanders. It was the catalyst for an improbable ...

The National Football League implemented new kickoff rules ahead of the 2025 season, hoping to see the rate of kickoff returns increase dramatically. The results paid off, with NFL kickoff stats for ...

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Kavontae Turpin (9) is flagged for advancing the ball on a fair catch during the first half against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, December 4, 2025. Tom Fox / ...

The kickoff format, modified each of the past two seasons, has boosted returns but has not reduced concussions to a rate comparable to that of a run or pass play.