Explaining the New NFL Rules

The NFL has adopted some new rules for this upcoming season. This includes the hip drop tackle ban, new kickoff and more...I'm sure it'll be fine.
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[@Ashallond]

Jets: I just want grass. NFL: Don’t we all. 😂😂😂

[@MysteryAGMLegend]

Damn, you beat me to it lol

[@Kylora2112]

Should have had someone in a Josh Gordon jersey say that =D

[@wilcee238]

@Kylora2112 Or Ricky Williams

[@fredcasdensworld]

I think Wildflower took all the grass....

[@Brian316G]

Call Snoop he will hook you up

[@sportslife20]

"The integrity of the game is going to be upheld...sponsored by our partners at DraftKings." 😂

[@spectralnighttravel]

And that's all these rule changes are. A way for thr NFL to fix games via the refs for gambling money

[@TK_Prod]

Don't forget, Robert Kraft shares a big stake in DK! Also because 'offenses go brrrrr'

[@joshuaroeglin6882]

The Peacock exclusive game in Brazil should be between the Raiders and the Buccaneers because everyone is pirating that game😂

[@user-nw7cm8de4x]

lol

[@TheWill.Suttie45]

Oh my gosh that’s funny

[@baknights14]

It's packers eagles damn it

[@FoxtheImpersonator]

Super Bowl rematch!

[@todayontheinternet9576]

You can't triple stamp a double stamp, FBI

[@alexamerling79]

"Illegal touching of an offensive player! On the defense! 50 yard penalty and an automatic touchdown!" SMH

[@srikss1676]

At this point, the defence should be a bunch of holograms.

[@BisonGaming3334]

"And the team who committed the penalty will automatically lose the game!"

[@DarthBinky89]

Yet you’ll still watch then find something else to complain about and the cycle repeats on and on

[@MWH12085]

And it's shit like this is why people say games are rigged.

[@areyougoat2733]

Offence go Td

[@emanuelpalomares616]

NY Jets: I fear no man, but that thing. Shows Metlife stadium turf NY Jets: It scares me.

[@DeannaJacksonDJsDelectables]

Underrated comment!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@krald8421]

why cant the jets change the turf of their own stadium?

[@AdmiralAverage-cn4ow]

I just want to see the jets win... lol my favorite memories shouldn't be in 2010 lmao

[@LGDevilsFan]

@@krald8421 Because they share the stadium with the Giants so they have to convince Mara who’s one of the honchos of the NFL to allow a grass rule, at least that’s what I think.

[@davidsp5936]

We actually had new turf installed at MetLife for the 2023 season. Clearly, it wasn't enough.

[@theatrequeen9274]

When wildflower walked in I literally screamed “WRONG STORY ARC!”

[@notorioustori]

Lol, oh he was right on cue. The NFL coming up with "fresh" ideas that the Fan of the Year has been doing for years, lol. The nuance. _chef's kiss_

[@bobmcstinky9741]

i dont get it

[@watermelonman122]

​@@bobmcstinky9741, took me a second. He's poking fun at how he's basically already been doing the season long story telling of a whole division for years now and the NFL is pretending it's original.

[@bobmcstinky9741]

ohh thanks@@watermelonman122

[@ocularzombie6679]

​@watermelonman122 I don't care what the NFL has, the Coach/Division Reacts to Week X series is infinitely superior.

[@davidsp5936]

As soon as he started defining the red zone, I immediately thought of "AIRPLANE!" The fact that he went there damn near killed me.

[@Triberius]

Surely you can't be serious.

[@michs342]

@@Triberius I am serious and don't call me Shirley

[@jameswg13]

Wait does that make the titans the hysterical lady that gets beaten up by everyone on the plane

[@Rem91067]

No, that’s a completely different thing. Altogether.

[@macmedic892]

@@Rem91067That’s a completely different thing.

[@ReinSouls]

If you listen real closely. You can still hear the Titans screaming out on the street.

[@MadMason]

The titans free agency has been good

[@ReinSouls]

@@MadMason They're now screaming that the Ravens, not them, get to abuse the new no hip-drop tackle.

[@angelirish21]

Yes, yes you can. We mourn. Though this free agency has helped ease that pain.

[@GotBoredish]

Go jags

[@ZlothZloth]

That's not the video. Turn off the computer/phone/whatever and you'll still hear them.

[@TheOutsider-vc1hy]

NFL: We're proud to announce that the NFL is playing in Brazil! Jacksonville: *Sweats profusely*

[@jesusitabetances2435]

Can't wait for Brazilians to be saying : "football is better" like 100 times a quarter

[@shavedwookie699]

​@@jesusitabetances2435 Football is Life!

[@jroggs85]

The London Jaguars are already booked for a few international games. They'll actually be playing in Florida, USA several times in 2024.

[@spidamitchell8311]

@@jroggs85lol 😂

[@DaniloOliveira36]

​@@jesusitabetances243538 millions NFL fans here, bro. Those tickets will be sold out an hour after releasing It. I hope to be there.

[@AW-jx8qi]

"All about safety" schedules 2 Wednesday games for Christmas 😂

[@ocularzombie6679]

I hate Christmas games bc I don't want football taking up a night as special as that. Schedule it for the 26th

[@sancho8521]

​@@ocularzombie6679 even Xmas Eve would be better than Christmas Day

[@brandonsmith2299]

Lmao you guys still enjoy family time… lucky… can’t stand mine. This is my only salvation so… stfu please…

[@ocularzombie6679]

@sancho8521 nah that's actually worse for my traditions specifically, since the Eve is when my mom's larger side gathers, and if my preferred team plays, I don't like the disruption.

[@Fr0styPage]

That's called ratings. Why do you think ABC, parent company of Disney hired Taylor Switft after Disney lost billions? Go WWE, I mean NFL

[@N8theGreat23]

“We just want to make the NFL more safe” The one thing that is worse than the hip drop tackle MetLife turf “You can stay right there buddy.”

[@RedKingdom28]

I’m all for insane narcissistic mid Aaron not playing again

[@deathhimself1653]

The hip drop is significantly more dangerous than turf, actually. The injury rate is pretty insane. Not saying there shouldn't be grass everywhere I agree. But people really underestimate teh hip drop. Its new, it's got an injury rate 20 times higher than regular tackles. And it can be identified

[@themasterzman1172]

And don't forget adding an 18th game 🤦‍♂️

[@montywilkinson8178]

Them keeping turf is the real reason why most of these injuries that led to justification of this rule. And it doesn't cost them much to fix it. The reason the owners keep The commissioner is because they want to keep more petty money like don't want to spend money on actually keeping a better alternative the stupid turf. Which costs less per year than lowest amount to sign the minimal amount to pay an NFL undrafted free agent per year.

[@Jeremy2020]

@@themasterzman1172 NFL Players: We want more money. NFL does things to make money.. NFL Players: "Wait, that's not what we meant!"

[@Tytoalba777]

You know, we got an East, West, South, and North saga. Maybe we need an Officials saga for the Refs, Scriptwriter, and the NFL suits

[@lucase.2546]

^ this!!!

[@peterroman8250]

Omg yes he needs to do this!!

[@ShrimShim]

Thats pretty much the only game left to play so why not

[@kenbutler7560]

Loved the airplane reference

[@patrickvolk7031]

I thought it was Joe's Garage from Frank Zappa.

[@reginaphalange30]

Yes!😂

[@spectresound]

So the Red Zone AND White Zone are for unloading on players now?

[@freywill]

To add to this, in Halo 3's The Pit, one of the PA messages in the background is "The white zone is for loading and unloading only. If you'd like to load or unload, go to the white zone."

[@benjaminsorensen9334]

I was privately hoping one of them would say "Don't start up with your 'White Zone' s*** again."

[@gijinbaki7422]

That raider joke was hilarious!!! So subtle, yet so profound..LMAO I think it went over most peoples head.. but great joke!!! arrgghh

[@Dinoman24]

What was the joke, I didn't get it

[@Hootkins.]

@@Dinoman24 Pirating the Peacock exclusive game.

[@devanshouse5027]

​@@Dinoman24That people are going to start pirating NFL games that will only be shown on Peacock. 😂

[@gamers_anonymous]

It should have been the Buccaneers then since we have a PIRATE SHIP@@devanshouse5027

[@themsthebreaks6919]

Acting like we didn’t all use Reddit for years and years for free(also raiders fan here)

[@yogisie]

“I don’t know, man! I just want grass!” “Don’t we all?”😂😂

[@luchador099]

Ref having an existential crisis while being the happiest he's ever been is gold 😂. I hope this version of Ref makes his way to the season opener

[@Wildcat_Media]

When Wildflower walked in and started dropping GCU references, I DIED. 😂😂 Then I came back to life in time to hear “Drunken Sailor” and see Captain Oakley, and I promptly died again. 😂 Tom is the GOAT.

[@bruteswillis2648]

Players, coaches, and fans: “It’s one round of meetings, how many bad decisions can they make?” The NFL: “Yes”

[@christinemarinaccio3971]

Wildflower, Captain, airplane reference, grass....had everything. Well done!

[@aquabreeze7612]

“I thought that was the white zone.” “No that’s just your QB room” I DIED

[@l1lunc1v1l]

out of the half dozen or so years I've followed. I've never found anyone that has done, and has evolved this concept as beautifully as Tom Grossi.

[@RedWingsninetyone]

Dan Campbell gave me a reason to watch the NFL again. But between the rule changes on tackling and broadcasting things exclusively on streaming services, I'm convinced the NFL is still trying to see how hard they can push before fans actually stop tuning in in significant numbers.

[@taags]

Pirate streams exists

[@RedWingsninetyone]

@@taags and are quite sketchy. I'd rather just not watch it 9 times out of 10

[@mawile2468]

​@@RedWingsninetyoneI agree. And you didn't even mention the abundance of ads. Idk I think the NFL is becoming unwatchable. I'm just not as interested as back then

[@name-vi6fs]

Forcing it on streaming is no different from MNF being on ESPN. I haven't had cable TV in 14 years.

[@RedWingsninetyone]

@@name-vi6fs it is when you have to purchase yet another streaming service in order to watch it.

[@KevinQuinn81]

"It's gonna allow us to tell stories at a scale that's never been seen before." 🤣🤣🤣

[@brickboy12]

Patriots: I thought that was the white zone? Script Writer: No, that’s just the name of your QB room 💀

[@arpenate3878]

Jets: “Grass? Please?” NFL: “Oh there’s nothing wrong with it” 2020 49ers team:

[@bino49ers]

*PTSD Returns*

[@tigerskool6357]

Why would you remind me

[@jasonsandoval84]

Can someone explain this?

[@cortezchavez5891]

​@@jasonsandoval84 The 2020 49ers where PLAGUED with injuries; like everyone in the secondary was injured, the qb was injured the receivers injured lineman were, hell, even the STADIUM was unfit to play in so the 9ers had to play in a different stadium for their home games half the season like it was bad, I think the 9ers went 5-12 that season but I could be wrong.

[@paulcooverjr.6947]

Thanks for that painful memory

[@JagdPanther101]

YES. The pirate may be my favorite character of yours ever. I loved that episode last year.

[@EmilySaxton]

We need that ending to be an episode just by itself... like I wanted more hahaha

[@tylerthomas9123]

Telling stories one division at a time? Huh. When the NFL Media starts copying your playbook, you know you've arrived.

[@ElizabethRMarquardt]

Well, technically, Tom did two divisions at a time.

[@donut5089]

Kitty Goes How?

[@Brightniteofficial]

“Grass No No grass”

[@gublio]

The silence between the Bengals in the NFL killed me 😂😂😂

[@jetsamperes5762]

2025: NFL adds flags to offensive players uniforms requiring defensive players to remove said flags during play suggesting a 'tackle' has taken place. Also no grass.

[@Protagonix]

"am I unhappy in my marriage" 😭

[@rons3634]

Loved the Airplane! movie reference!

[@DyslexicLemonz]

Yes! Most underated joke in the lot!

[@NLind]

Same.

[@johndano7320]

Genuinely best line in the video.

[@sce2aux464]

Listen, Betty, don't start up with your white zone shit again.

[@ultravenia]

My husband who doesn't like football: "That guy's funny."

[@arpenate3878]

“Oh my god, I’ve become my father” 😂 Father: “Like Father Like Son” 😂

[@edwxx20001]

Is it wrong that I read the father's part as Darth Vader?

[@arpenate3878]

@@edwxx20001 nahh 😂

[@Clerk57]

"Oh Hey there!" *Audience Cheers*

[@_therook_if9036]

Props for Tom for having to touch grass for this video.

[@DyslexicLemonz]

Tom touched grass, but the jetts never will...

[@BuckFieri]

Assumed that was CGI

[@debbaedke3170]

If you don’t want to touch the real stuff, I can send you some "fake" grass. Probably will kill knees and ankles too!

[@ginkamikaze2]

you americans do understand that the whole point of that expressions is to to go out in nature or at least a park and touch the grass?!?... touching grass indoors does literally the opposite of the intended effect... take it from a psych major XD

[@BuckFieri]

@@ginkamikaze2 the implication is he went outside to get the grass

[@davidhelmer9124]

Was Wildflower summoned by the mentioning of grass over and over again?

[@christopherconard2831]

I was waiting for a cut to Cheech and Chong.

[@gregs.8252]

Hahahaha, I'm glad I'm not the only one who heard "landing zone" about the new kickoff rules and immediately thought of Airplane and the red or white zones

[@dundermifflinregionalmanag5607]

Can tell Tom had fun making this one

[@lonewolfjedi493osswfan]

Love the Wildflower and Oakley cameos

[@rustysnowball]

Death. Taxes. Multiple season ending injuries on MetLife turf…

[@bully.of.broad.st.3626]

"Don't start with that Red Zone shit again." Classic 😂

[@bigbrotherbash2401]

Tom, you know you're gonna have to either find immortality or figure out how to clone yourself so this channel can continue for eternity right?

[@PA_Sword]

Jets: No Grass Refs: Touch Grass

[@Football88656]

Tom grossi never disappoints. Even if I’m a Vikings fan

[@kwoylee5617]

Turf has a much greater impact on player injuries, yet banning it somehow never gets raised by the owners. I wonder why?

[@LolLol-fj6nz]

In case anyone didn't understand what they meant. If players get injured, you don't have to pay them as much when free agency comes around.

[@Mascifin]

I love Ref's spiraling.

[@teamblue2431]

This was easily your funniest short video yet, Tom!

[@reidszimmerman]

Literally one of the best videos Tom has ever made. All the references jokes, so rewarding is a grassy fan

[@BloodSplatterArtist]

"We're going to do a show about an entire division, no one's done anything like that before!" Wildflower wall in... Killed me.

[@davidsdurions]

Focusing a series on an entire division, eh? Wonder where that idea could have possibly come from? 🤔

[@kurtheidel6535]

Eagles opener on Peacock? Good thing I live in Philly.

[@m_chupon5131]

"I don't know man, I just want grass!" "Don't we all" I feel that

[@bsmith8943]

I will not pay for another streaming service

[@Powerlifterusa]

The Jets are in an abusive relationship with turf

[@DigitalPixel_AnimalLover]

This comment literally made me laugh out loud!

[@jimmyjones5717]

Among other things

[@dooglec8586]

Tom’s humor is getting dark. I like it. 😂

[@jonathanramsey8962]

Tackle on the play 55 Yard penalty You must pick up the ball carrier lay him down on the field,give him tea and complement him

[@Ballaholic17]

Don't know why but Commanders Grossi kills me every time 💀 😭 😭

[@powerofdreamx]

Love this Episode!

[@Ant_TitanUp]

The ref existential crisis was brilliant. 😂

[@geanelovesu]

“I just want grass.” “Don’t we all.” 😂😂😂😂

[@Tomweldonsays]

Thanks for reminding me to finally cancel Peacock.

[@zacharysnyder2520]

As a jets fan I feel heard and attacked at the same time.

[@enden6963]

For player safety we are going to enforce the new "hip drop tackle". We are also going to extend the season to 26 games, play everyday of the week, and travel to every continent. Here at the NFL player safety is number 1.

[@marcusanton95]

Don't forget Peacock and Prime and any other way they can steal your money while providing inferior content.

[@mattomalley7968]

Who knew a ref having an existential crisis would make for such a great segway!

[@olaftheblack2012]

The acting prowess of thisan to make me feel feelings for a referee... 👏👏👏 You deserve an oscar for that one.

[@controlclerk]

Safety is so important. Grass? I said no grass!

[@josephblight9421]

"I'm pretty sure that isn't real" got me good lmaooo

[@Superkuh2]

This is a sad day for special teams and excitement in NFL football games. If only the XFL debuted for the first time in 2024 and promised to play football as it was played. They were too early. If they came today they might have had a chance.

[@iceraptorgaming8162]

Jets: *continues asking about grass* NFL: NO GRASS GOT ME ROLLING

[@connorgolden4]

They may as well just ban defense from existing at this point lol.

[@BuckFieri]

That would increase scoring and be better for player’s safety

[@zkurtz21]

@@BuckFieriand kill the sport? Sure

[@chabot4006]

@@zkurtz21 we are headed for flag football (sponsored by draft kings). Welcome to football broadcast. I love you.

[@Railroadracer49]

Our Offense has to be perfect now No mistakes or our game is over This isn’t fun anymore

[@ChrisJZedStormzone-fz8od]

​@@Railroadracer49 Offense goes Brrrrrrr

[@catloverplayz3268]

I loved the cuts to the ref questioning his life

[@ronolshavsky]

The Airplane! reference had me on the floor.....

[@defoley5]

I wish we all had someone in our lives that believes in our ability not to screw up something, that we are totally going to screw up, like the NFL Referees

[@reginaphalange30]

The red zone is for loading and unloading 😂

[@samuelbanzhaf864]

Don’t start with your white zone shit again.

[@reginaphalange30]

@@samuelbanzhaf864 😂😂

[@calebyost9228]

Thanks Tom for the news update. Anyone else use this as your primary source for knowing whats happening in the NFL?

[@friskdreemurr5255]

Im sure if we go to our old elementary schools we can muster enough streamers to give to all 32 teams for this exciting season of two hand touch / flag football. Thebplayoffs may be a bit different but im sure well have enough

[@channel2269]

Loved the airplane reference!

[@ChristopherBingham-xx8xl]

"What about the red zone?" Panthers fan: "I'm pretty sure that isn't real" I didn't like the part where you asked Wildflower to leave. I am a Commanders fan. That part should be edited out and edit out all the scenes of the Jets fan saying "Grass!" and give us more scenes with Wildflower

[@Augfordpdoggie]

i didnt get that, why was he talking like that, and....yea didnt understand

[@cooldude2251]

Wildflower cannot exist in this universe. It would disrupt continuity and bring an end to both series

[@Jarock316]

This was a meeting for TEAMS, not FANS.

[@andrewpalmer1873]

Almost spit out my drink on that one

[@L.T.O]

Welp, time to be a pirate eagle now

[@jeremygates9374]

😂😂😂😂 (LOVING the Airplane references!! ❤️)

[@jeo228]

Calling the Pats QB room the white zone after we signed a QB who was part of the "only black qb room" is the kind of take I come here for

[@lucasnelson5706]

as a refs fan i’ve never been so happy seeing more penalties being added 😊

[@ftd888]

Yes! The old pirate should be the permanent depiction of the Raiders fan in every video. I’m here for it! Also … I’m not from Oakland or Las Vegas, but it seems very accurate.

[@TrashPanda5150]

I just want grass! Don't we all! 🤣

[@Anon-zl4ne]

The Lions are going to be so screwed.

[@connorgolden4]

I hope not lol.

[@shadowofchaos8932]

Blue kitty goes meow! This season, Detroit will have significant leads that one call won't decide the game.

[@theDuck55574]

Amen

[@aeis3007]

Lions finally getting good. NFL as Dr. Evil: How about NO!

[@DerrickRG]

Don't worry, this rule didn't prevent Kerby Joseph from spearing people at the knees.

[@MrDrew1]

Ref is gonna put up great numbers this year.

[@pattykcake]

lmao that raiders costume was too funny

[@ultronerik128]

Derrick Henry without the Hip Drop Tackle is like Jerry Rice with No Cornerbacks. Just plain unfair to everyone else on the field.

[@weather_master708]

Rules: 1. Chiefs must win the Super Bowl. 2. Taylor Swift *MUST* stay with Travis Kelce. 3. Follow rule 1 & 2.

[@user-br1cm5gr7e]

100

[@ultravenia]

Sorry your team didn't win. Go find a hobby.

[@weather_master708]

@@ultravenia Bro is mad I called out her hobby 😂

[@DyslexicLemonz]

The script!!!! The script!!!!

[@garrett5974]

@@ultravenia Taylor Swift made the Chiefs and the NFL and additional 331.5 million dollars this year. These are billionaires and the NFL is a business, not a hobby. They don't become rich by making bad business decisions. It tripped the Chiefs organization's profits by 3 FOLD year over year. I repeat, THREE.

[@jamesrea8314]

Effin gold Tom thank you so much for all you do!

[@Frosty_tha_Snowman]

Fun fact: the Raiders were originally going to be called the Oakland Señors 😂😂😂

[@huhwhatguy]

No Strouds? Oh, you're gonna regret that!

[@itsnessieuwu]

WILDFLOWER, GET THE LAWNMOWER!

[@ChristopherBingham-xx8xl]

why was he asked to leave?

[@mysteriousviper8]

Man the ending.... It went like this for me "Ref: and that stepped into" "Random commercial ladies voice: Needles" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jakeimivory4988]

Yoooooo thank you. I was looking for videos to explain this. Thank you

[@Venom316]

“I don’t know man. I just want grass!” LMAO

[@americanwalmarts3565]

Don't we all??

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

“What’s everybody lookin’ at me for?” Way ahead of you, Tom. Don’t Overlook Free Use