New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe makes a 29-yard field goal. Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor rushes for a 16-yard gain against the Las Vegas Raiders. New Orleans Saints safety ...
Carolina Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald drills a 35-yard field goal to cut the Miami Dolphins lead to 17-10 at the half.
The use of front-line starters on kick block teams and coaches diverting their focus toward dynamic kickoffs are two potential reasons.
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio suspects the kicking balls are juiced, but the trend started well before this season.