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Originally Posted by moon
I believe they moved the kick-offs 5 yards up last year to limit the big collision plays that often happen on returns and reduce concussions.
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Thanks for the explanation. Apparently last season had a 35% touchback rate... this particular game had a 91% touchback rate (and the kick that was returned was also in the endzone and the return created and advantage of 1 yard, so it might as well have been a touchback).