When the NFL regular season kicks off Thursday night on NBC, you may notice a conspicuous absence the first time the referees need to measure the spot of the ball. That’s because, beginning with this ...

One of the most notable things that happened during Thursday night's Hall of Fame Game was the debut of the NFL's new virtual measurement system. Instead of the traditional chain system, the NFL ...

The NFL introduced a virtual measurement system for determining first downs in the season's first pre-season game and it could lead to the end of the "chain gang" on the sidelines. During the Los ...

The NFL is finally saying goodbye to the old-school chain gang and embracing technology to measure first downs. Starting in the 2025 season, the league will rely on Hawk-Eye virtual measurement, a ...

Before the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), there was traditional intelligence – like solving math problems without a calculator, writing with a pen and paper or even just having a lengthy ...

The entire crew made the decision to retire now that the season is over due to a bunch of reasons, including the ability to ...

You know the feeling. You’re watching an NFL game and a player pushes forward for a crucial first down. Maybe he got it. Maybe he didn’t. You won’t know for sure until a middle-aged man fully unfurls ...

When Travis Hunter reaches for a first down during the preseason opener, Jacksonville Jaguars fans might instinctively look to the sidelines to watch the measuring sticks come check the spot of the ...