punt
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After three plays that managed just a single yard, the Eagles were forced to punt, and it was a sign of a troubling trend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The Rams gave up a long punt return that set up a touchdown, and usually reliable kicker Harrison Mevis missed a 48-yard field-goal attempt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
Birmingham blocked a punt to take over at the Cleveland 11, only to have Cleveland block the ensuing field-goal attempt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Last week, the play that kept Rutgers in the game near the end of the first half also came from a punt formation, but with the roles reversed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
He pushed us away from shore, and once we were in open water I tried to punt.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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