Axios

The NFL is making significant changes to its rules this season.

The big picture: Kickoffs will look wildly different and hip-drop tackles will be banned when the Seahawks return to the field Sunday.

Between the lines: Kickoff returns were at an all-time low last season (only 22% of all kickoffs were returned) and, after analyzing the last two seasons, the league found that hip-drop tackles were responsible for more lower body injuries than other tackles.

The new format, called the dynamic kickoff, changes where the kicker and team start and adds a new landing zone.

How it works: The kicker will start on the 35-yard line, while the rest of the team starts on the receiving team's 40-yard line.

Four NFL teams this season will travel more miles than the distance around the Earth.

The intrigue: The Los Angeles Chargers, who don't have a game outside the United States, will travel the most miles of any team this season.

The Dallas Cowboys will probably miss the Super Bowl again this season, but the team's on-field performance doesn't seem to be affecting its off-field valuation.

Why it matters: Owner Jerry Jones' team is worth $11 billion, according to new CNBC estimates released today.

• That makes the Cowboys worth $3 billion more than the next most valuable team, the Los Angeles Rams at $8 billion.

💭 Nathan's thought bubble: The least valuable team is the Cincinnati Bengals at a paltry $5.25 billion.

• But the Bengals have better odds to win Super Bowl than the Cowboys — just another reminder that money isn't everything, kids.

We looked at this season's NFL schedule and highlighted the game we think will be the most talked about for each team.

What we're watching: The NFL season kicks off Thursday.