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
About the only thing missing from his stat line was a touchdown -- something he was denied when a 49-yard charge to the end zone was disallowed after a holding call on center Jalen Sundell.
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
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
Even the little group sitting in the wedge of bleachers behind the west end zone seems to be getting into the intoxicating pace of the game.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
