NFL rule changes for the '26 season

[1srelluc]

I know the are thinking about banning the "tush push" but I'd like to see the "football punch" outlawed.

I swear it looks like a below the neck fist fight out there with blows not only to the arms but "missed" blows to the chest area.

Pulling the arm away from the ball is just fine, but trying to punch the ball out every play has to go.

 

[odanny]

It's a personal foul if you miss the ball and hit the player, but I can't remember ever seeing it called.

 

[1srelluc]

It's a personal foul if you miss the ball and hit the player, but I can't remember ever seeing it called.

The refs must not be looking very hard sure enough!

I saw a player take one to the center of the chest yesterday. I know those guys are super strong but it has to take a toll as a game wears on.

 

[odanny]

The best rule change that could take place is to have a team of officials watching EACH GAME remotely, in some command center somewhere, with the ability to overrule an obviously bad call. This is not only good for the game but it holds the refs accountable.

If they make a terrible call, it's like, oh well. I say the same thing about balls and strikes, why do we have umpires making bad calls? Tradition?

 

[tyroneweaver]

no rule change will help the Packers. They suck top to bottom. Fire LaFluer

 

[Blaster]

no rule change will help the Packers. They suck top to bottom. Fire LaFluer

That defense is terrible. Maybe it is time for a coaching change.