: one that is a specified number of yards in length
—used in combination
kicked a 42-yarder
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Jenkins did not have one of his better statistical nights, but did finish with three TD passes — the two to Belton and a 30-yarder to Layne Woolard.
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Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Nov. 2025
And Patterson has maximized his opportunity, connecting on 17 of 19 field goals -- including the game-winning 29-yarder in overtime against Washington -- and making 23 of 24 extra points.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
A day after Little set an NFL record with his 68-yarder at the end of the first half in Las Vegas, Aubrey stepped onto the field at AT&T Stadium, 50 yards behind the play.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
The Broncos were powered by the mighty right leg of kicker Wil Lutz, who drilled five field goals in the game – and three in the fourth quarter – including a game-winning 35-yarder as time expired.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
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Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Nov. 2025
And Patterson has maximized his opportunity, connecting on 17 of 19 field goals -- including the game-winning 29-yarder in overtime against Washington -- and making 23 of 24 extra points.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
A day after Little set an NFL record with his 68-yarder at the end of the first half in Las Vegas, Aubrey stepped onto the field at AT&T Stadium, 50 yards behind the play.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
The Broncos were powered by the mighty right leg of kicker Wil Lutz, who drilled five field goals in the game – and three in the fourth quarter – including a game-winning 35-yarder as time expired.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
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“Yarder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yarder. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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