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NFL alters video board rules affecting Steelers and Patriots for Week 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:29 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

NFL alters video board rules affecting Steelers and Patriots for Week 2

Summary

The NFL has implemented a new rule regarding video boards during field goal attempts, impacting the upcoming game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots. Moving forward, all teams must display the same static image or All-22 angle for both kicking teams, aimed at ensuring competitive equity. This change follows criticism linked to the Patriots' use of jumbotrons to confuse opposing kickers by showing misleading angles. The Steelers, who face the Patriots on Sunday, will benefit from this adjustment as kicker Chris Boswell will now avoid such visual distractions during field goal attempts.

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By the Numbers

•NFL modifies video board usage during field goals.
•Patriots will no longer use misleading angles.
•Steelers kickers will face less distraction.
•Change takes effect in Week 2 matchup.

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What they're saying

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The NFL made a new rule modifying what can be showed on video boards during field goal attempts, which is great news for Mike McCarthy and the Pittsburgh Steelers before Week 2. The post Steelers Get Great Rule Change Involving Patriots Trick Day Before Week 2 appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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