Last year, there were two weeks with at least five field goals made from more than 55 yards across the NFL. This year, kickers have already matched that number – through two weeks.

The range of kickers has been extended, perhaps because teams are now given more time to prepare balls to their exact liking.

After a joint proposal from the Ravens, Browns, Texans, Eagles, Raiders, Vikings, and Commanders, the NFL instituted a new rule that allows teams to break in kicking balls, otherwise known as "K-Balls," ahead of gameday, just like other footballs used in play.

Teams present three "K-Balls" to the officiating crew before the game, which are inspected along with the quarterback balls. Previously, teams only had a few hours on gameday to get their kicking balls ready.

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