NFL is changing the way it measures first downs starting in 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The NFL has decided to put away the chains, and instead will use an electronic system to measure first downs beginning in 2025. The chain crew will remain on the sideline as backup.
The system was tested during preseason games last season, but the NFL decided against regular season use at that point.
In an age of electronic evolution, there had been some criticism over the NFL using an “eye-test” when measuring a first down. And, it was this way for the first 105 years of the NFL … until now.
Going forward, an official will still spot the ball, but technology will determine if the ball reached the first down marker or not.
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