Early opinion on kickoffs.

[slanidrac16]

My first impression is kick it in the end zone.
It appears most kicks in the “ return zone” are returned to the 25-30 yard line anyway while risking a return.

Ideally if your kicker could kick a line drive and maybe get a squirrelly bounce that would be the best. However, come up short and they get it on the 40.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Not a fan

 

[Mainstreet]

I think whoever made the rule had too much time on their hands.

 

[Harry]

Teams are playing it close to the vest. I’m told there will be some fun plays as the season goes along.

 

[vince56]

Teams are playing it close to the vest. I’m told there will be some fun plays as the season goes along.

The first Madden 25 trailer showed off a reverse run out of the new kickoff. I agree, this is going to be fun to see teams experiment. I absolutely hated the kickoff to nowhere we've had for the past 20 or so years and can't wait to see something new. At least it's a return now instead of an automatic kick out of the back of the endzone.

 

[slanidrac16]

Last year a kick in the end zone put the ball on the 25 yd.line. This year it’s the 30. Why risk a return or gimmick play for the 5 yard difference?

 

[PDXChris]

Teams are playing it close to the vest. I’m told there will be some fun plays as the season goes along.

Wolf said something similar on the broadcast yesterday too.

 

[PACardsFan]

Last year a kick in the end zone put the ball on the 25 yd.line. This year it’s the 30. Why risk a return or gimmick play for the 5 yard difference?

Yes, after a couple of bizarre returns, that’s exactly what’s going to happen. So in 2025, it’ll come out to the 35 lol. And in 2026, it’ll come out to the 40.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

I think teams will do like the past and just blast it through the end zone. Too much risk involved the other way.

 

[BigRedArk]

No surprise onside kicks in Quarters 1-3 now. I like for Teams to have that option. Even though it doesn't seem like it was ever utilized that much.

 

[slanidrac16]

I think teams will do like the past and just blast it through the end zone. Too much risk involved the other way.

Watching other games the ball always seems to be returned to the 28-30 yard line. Why risk a big return or injury. Kick it to the end zone.

 

[FB94]

Guessing the majority of of kickoffs will be into the end zone once regular season starts. Just spot the ball at the 30 and go.

 

[oaken1]

Like I mentioned in my thread on kickoffs.... .modified squib kick that hits the ground in the landing zone and bounces/rolls through the endzone...
No return. Ball spotted at the 20.

 

[TruColor]

Yes, after a couple of bizarre returns, that’s exactly what’s going to happen. So in 2025, it’ll come out to the 35 lol. And in 2026, it’ll come out to the 40.

In 2047, 1st and goal from the 5.

 

[WisconsinCard]

In 2047, 1st and goal from the 5.

Probably right. Well the other team scored so we have to let this team score. I mean you don't want any hard feelings do you??? Better yet we just won't keep score anymore...