: one that is a specified number of yards in length
—used in combination
kicked a 42-yarder
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Gunter, however, continued the excellent showing, giving Carroll a 37-21 lead with his fourth and final TD, a 3-yarder.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Dec. 2025
The Falcons were in field goal range for Gonzalez, who eventually buried the 43-yarder for the win.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Daniels’ first completion was a 28-yarder to Terry McLaurin, almost like a signal that the two instantly rediscovered their timing after missing months together because of separate injuries.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2025
Palmer completed 16 of 21 passes for 306 yards and four TDs, finding Cook on a 9-yarder late in the game.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Dec. 2025
The Falcons were in field goal range for Gonzalez, who eventually buried the 43-yarder for the win.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Daniels’ first completion was a 28-yarder to Terry McLaurin, almost like a signal that the two instantly rediscovered their timing after missing months together because of separate injuries.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2025
Palmer completed 16 of 21 passes for 306 yards and four TDs, finding Cook on a 9-yarder late in the game.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Yarder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yarder. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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