the red zone
noun
American football
: the area of the field that is inside an opponent's 20-yard line
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Instead of nearing the red zone, the Chiefs kicked a field goal.
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Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
The Broncos entered Week 3 having allowed eight opponent trips to the red zone, tied for seventh-most in the NFL.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
With the Bears inside the red zone, Sagapolutele lofted a sideline pass that Johnson jumped on at the 3-yard line.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Delaware also converted 1 of 2 fourth downs and five times in six trips to the the red zone.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
The Broncos entered Week 3 having allowed eight opponent trips to the red zone, tied for seventh-most in the NFL.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
With the Bears inside the red zone, Sagapolutele lofted a sideline pass that Johnson jumped on at the 3-yard line.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Delaware also converted 1 of 2 fourth downs and five times in six trips to the the red zone.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
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“The red zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20red%20zone. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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