In the opening week of the NFL season, the Buffalo Bills made history by utilizing a new rule regarding kickoffs. This allowed for a unique situation where 12 players could be legally on the field during a kickoff.
The rule states that if the ball falls off the tee a second time, a designated player must hold the ball for the kicker and then exit the field. This was put into action when Bills punter Sam Martin held for kicker Tyler Bass, leading to a touchback against the Arizona Cardinals.
Analyst Ross Tucker emphasized the significance of this moment, noting it was the first time in NFL history that 12 players were authorized on the field without incurring a penalty.
