end zone

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That’s when quarterback Fernando Mendoza dropped back to pass, absorbed a hit and floated a ball toward receiver Omar Cooper at the back of the end zone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

While Seattle moved the ball with some success, the Patriots clamped down and kept them out of the end zone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

On a crucial play in the fourth quarter he was strip-sacked, allowing Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu to race into the end zone for a game-sealing touchdown.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Receiver Santonio Holmes had nine catches for 131 yards — including a spectacular, toe-tapping reception in the end zone with 35 seconds remaining — and claimed the MVP award.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

I spiked the ball in the end zone and did my TD dance, which I was never allowed to do in school.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli