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The Packers managed only 13 points on five straight trips inside the Chicago red zone the last time.
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Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Tight end Travis Kelce, for instance, deflected a red zone pass to a Philadelphia defender for the biggest play in a Week 2 loss to the Eagles.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The Vikings had another stellar performance under the direction of defensive coordinator Brian Flores, finishing second in red zone touchdown rate and sack percentage and third in the league in yards allowed.
—CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Wright’s second quarter fumble led to the first turnover while Ewers’ red zone interception on the Dolphins’ opening drive of the second half resulted in another giveaway.
—Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
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Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Tight end Travis Kelce, for instance, deflected a red zone pass to a Philadelphia defender for the biggest play in a Week 2 loss to the Eagles.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The Vikings had another stellar performance under the direction of defensive coordinator Brian Flores, finishing second in red zone touchdown rate and sack percentage and third in the league in yards allowed.
—CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Wright’s second quarter fumble led to the first turnover while Ewers’ red zone interception on the Dolphins’ opening drive of the second half resulted in another giveaway.
—Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Red zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20zone. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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