the red zone

noun

American football

: the area of the field that is inside an opponent's 20-yard line

Examples of the red zone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Chargers then got consecutive field goals but failed to take advantage of a Stroud interception that saw their second drive bog down near the red zone. — Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 8 Nov. 2026

In the middle of the second quarter, the Tigers got to the red zone and had three consecutive plays with no gain (incomplete back shoulder comeback, stuffed Jamal Roberts run, incomplete pass to empty space). — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026

When the Longhorns reached the red zone for the first time on their next drive, a bad snap pushed them back 21 yards for a long 3rd-and-goal. — Jonny Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

The Jets had a chance to move back in front late in the fourth quarter after Smith connected with Mitchell for a 47-yard gain to reach the red zone. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for the red zone

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