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

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

On second and 7 from his own 10-yard line, Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton lost the ball and had to fall on it in the Vikings’ end zone.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

The 23-year-old scrambled out of the pocket to earn some crucial first downs and scored the Patriots' only touchdown after Stidham fumbled right in front of the Broncos' end zone.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

Calmly, deliberately, he drilled his field goals between the upright posts in the end zone.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor