the red zone
noun
American football
: the area of the field that is inside an opponent's 20-yard line
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On the seventh play of the drive, Winston — who had led the Browns to the edge of the red zone — was picked by Nik Bonitto, who returned the ball 71 yards to give the Broncos a 21-10 lead.
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
Love’s improved play has also led to greater results in the red zone.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Both teams combined for only six penalties and four turnovers, three of which came in the red zone.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Osceola defense made two fourth-and-one stops inside the red zone.
—Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
Love’s improved play has also led to greater results in the red zone.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Both teams combined for only six penalties and four turnovers, three of which came in the red zone.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Osceola defense made two fourth-and-one stops inside the red zone.
—Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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“The red zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20red%20zone. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.
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