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touchdown

[tuhch-doun] / ˈtʌtʃˌdaʊn /
NOUN
a goal in football
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NOUN
a landing
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A punt return for a touchdown by Seattle’s Rashid Shaheed on Dec. 18 ultimately led to McVay firing special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn.

From Los Angeles Times

And, moments later, it turned into a 51-yard completion that led to the game’s first touchdown.

From The Wall Street Journal

McVay fired coordinator Chase Blackburn in December, the day after Seattle’s Rashid Shaheed returned a punt for a touchdown in a Week 16 overtime defeat at Seattle.

From Los Angeles Times

In eight games played, including seven as a starter, Sanders completed 56.6% of his passes for 1,400 yards with seven touchdowns, 10 interceptions and a passer rating of 68.1.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown. This is for my people, my culture and our history.”

From Los Angeles Times