The NFL kickoff rule change allows for fair catches inside the designated 25-yard line to be ruled as touchbacks, with the ball being spotted at the 25. The rule change was in response to an uptick in concussions on kickoffs over the last three seasons, with ten such instances happening in 2020, 14 in 2021 and 19 last season.While the NFL kickoff rule is intended to aid in player safety, special teams coaches across the league were reportedly against this change.Kickers and special teams coaches hit back at NFL kickoff rule changeAccording to reports:"Special teams coaches on the Monday call unanimously felt that the rules change would do little to reduce traumas and could lead to unintentional consequences that would lead to more injuries on kickoffs, and the special teams players largely agreed with that assessment. And the group gathered data that's been shared with the league to back it up."How teams counteract the new rule could increase physical hits and concussions instead of limiting them. It remains to be seen how things turn out, as NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has recently paused the proposed rule change. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe 2023 Week One NFL ScheduleAs we look forward to implementing the NFL kickoff rule, let's glance at the week one schedule of the upcoming NFL season.Detroit Lions at Kansas City | TNFCarolina Panthers at Atlanta FalconsTampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota VikingsCincinnati Bengals at Cleveland BrownsPhiladelphia Eagles at New England PatriotsJacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis ColtsSan Francisco 49ers at Pittsburgh SteelersTennessee Titans at New Orleans SaintsArizona Cardinals at Washington CommandersHouston Texans at Baltimore RavensLas Vegas Raiders at Denver BroncosMiami Dolphins at Los Angeles ChargersLos Angeles Rams at Seattle SeahawksGreen Bay Packers at Chicago BearsDallas Cowboys at New York Giants | SNFBuffalo Bills at New York Jets | MNF