: one that is a specified number of yards in length
—used in combination
kicked a 42-yarder
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That’s thanks to kicker Wil Lutz, who calmly put a 39-yarder through the uprights as time expired, his first true game-winner in two-plus seasons with the Broncos.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
Aubrey set a record for the most field goals from 60 yards or more with his fifth career make, a 61-yarder against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
Kicker Jake Moody remained steady, converting all four field-goal attempts, including a 39-yarder in the second quarter.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Pribula’s longest pass was a 27-yarder.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
Aubrey set a record for the most field goals from 60 yards or more with his fifth career make, a 61-yarder against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
Kicker Jake Moody remained steady, converting all four field-goal attempts, including a 39-yarder in the second quarter.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Pribula’s longest pass was a 27-yarder.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Yarder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yarder. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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