The Craziest NFL Rules You Probably Didn’t Know


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8. Fair Catch on Kickoff

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While fair catches are typically associated with punt returns, the NFL also permits fair catches on kickoff returns. If a player signals for a fair catch on a kickoff and successfully catches the ball, their team has the option to attempt a fair catch kick from that spot. This rule provides an alternative strategy for teams to capitalize on field position following a fair catch on a kickoff.

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