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REPORT: NFL Is Testing Electric System To Measure 1st Downs And Replace Chains
2024/03/04 Report

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The National Football League for years has been criticized for using chains to measure first downs during games and change could be coming.

According to the Mark Maske, the NFL is testing a system that measures first-down officiating decisions electronically.


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The technology would then allow the NFL to eliminate first-down chains to decide whether a player reached the line to gain.

Maske also noted that the electronic system could be ready for use next season, but NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent said the 2025 season is a more realistic date for extensive use of the system.

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