Kickers and punters have never been more dangerous in the NFL, with long field goals becoming routine and booming punts launched with regularity. None of that matters, though, if the kicks are getting ...

FRISCO, Texas -- Special teams are kind of like the offensive line in a way: most football fans don't think about them until something abnormal and typically negative goes down. However, special teams ...

Chicago Bears cornerback Josh Blackwell (39) moves to block a field goal attempt by Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) during the second half Sunday. Kickers and punters have never been more ...

None of that matters, though, if the kicks are getting blocked. And that's been happening at a staggering pace in the first month of the season. There have been 16 blocked kicks — on punts, field ...