What happened: Broncos special teams coach Darren Rizzi said NFL special teams coordinators are nearly unanimous that holders on kickoffs should be limited to windy conditions. The current dynamic kickoff rule allows a 12th player to act as a holder, and Rizzi said teams have used that opening to set the ball at unusual angles that make returns tougher.

Why it matters: The issue matters because any in-season clarification would change kickoff strategy across the league, not just on weather-heavy days. Philadelphia drew attention in Week 2 for using a holder to alter the ball angle, and Rizzi pointed to a 2022 in-season correction involving Las Vegas as a sign the NFL can tighten the mechanic without rewriting the full rule.

What to watch: Watch for an administrative clarification from the NFL before the next round of games. Until then, teams may keep testing how far the current holder language can stretch.