The NFL's recent changes to its kickoff rules appear to have achieved their primary objectives, particularly in increasing ...

Kickers love to show off their powerful legs by trying to boot the ball to the end zone for a touchback, while coaches put their fastest, meanest and most aggressive guys on the kickoff coverage team, ...

In the fourth quarter, Dolphins returner Malik Washington broke off a 74-yard punt return touchdown in which he took advantage of the Patriots' poor tackling. This touchdown gave Miami a 27-23 lead.