3. By Competition Committee. It redefines one of the exceptions, reforming it to state that, “If both teams foul after the last change of possession (Double Foul After Change of Possession), the team last in possession shall retain the ball, and the fouls offset at the spot where its foul would be enforced if it was the only foul. If the spot is normally a touchback, the ball is placed on the 20-yard line, or the 25-yard line if the impetus was from a free kick. If it is normally a safety, the ball is placed on the one-yard line. On kicking plays, if Team A fouls prior to the change of possession, Team B shall also have the option in (1) above.

What it does: Changes the enforcement of double fouls when there is a change of possession.

Reason: Competitive equity.

4. By Competition Committee; Simplifies the application of scrimmage kick rules for missed field goals.

What it does: Scrimmage kick rules apply if a Team B player touches a missed field goal attempt in the end zone before the ball touches the ground, or when either team recovers the ball behind the line of scrimmage.

Reason: Simplifies rule.

5. By Competition Committee; Allows teams to elect to enforce on the succeeding try or on the succeeding free kick an opponent’s personal or unsportsmanlike conduct foul committed during a touchdown.

What it does: Teams can elect to enforce on the succeeding try or on the succeeding free kick an opponent’s personal or unsportsmanlike conduct foul committed during a touchdown.

Reason: Increase options for penalty enforcement. Consistency.