onside kick

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Chicago’s furious comeback involved one of the less likely plays in football in recent years: actually recovering an onside kick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

And these days, teams can’t even try the surprise onside kick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Santa Margarita sparked its second drive with a successful onside kick grounded by Hunter McKinney.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

Palisades recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

Allen’s sneak for a touchdown with a minute left cut the lead to 44-42 but the Rams recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2024