Examples of 'first downs' in a sentence
Meaning of "first downs"
first downs - a term in American football for gaining a certain amount of yards in a series of plays
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- plural of first down
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And threw for four first downs.
The drinker first downs the shot or drinks it through a straw.
They earned eight more first downs.
You need to pick up first downs to keep the chain moving or score.
We have to get at least two first downs.
The Bills made no first downs in the first half.
Your team gets three successive first downs.
Only on first downs.
Minnesota would rush for only two first downs.
He makes first downs.
The Beavers only allowed the Bruins four first downs.
McMaster then got three first downs to kill the clock and end the game.
In the end, they only gave up eight first downs.
Four first downs on 16 attempts.
We have got to get first downs.
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First downs by penalty in a game: 4 - New England.
Several have been first downs.
Look at Cody LeFever marching down the field, throwing first downs.
A defense that gave up a season high 14 first downs and two missed field goals to boot.
In the second half, Michigan was held scoreless and managed only two first downs.
The Cardinals had five first downs all game.
Dewey taught me to celebrate, not just the touchdowns, but the first downs.
They moved the ball downfield, gaining two first downs before the USF defense stopped them.
As had Air Force, Tech picked up a couple of first downs.
Auburn had only eight first downs and 119 yards of total offense.
Five of Jones ' receptions delivered first downs.
The Carabins have also won 28 first downs versus 18 for the Gryphons.
Three-of-four receptions were for first downs.
The Eagles gobbled up 151 yards and eight first downs in the opening quarter.
Ohio State overwhelmed Bortenschlager, holding the Terrapins to 16 passing yards and only six first downs.
The Dolphins have picked up just four first downs in those plays.
It took just three minutes and 59 seconds and BSU only three first downs.
He said New England 's 31 first downs stood out.
In the second half, the Browns managed only 32 yards and two first downs.
I am not getting first downs.
The Cowboys managed just 11 first downs.
Before that, Pittsburgh 's offense produced only two first downs and was limited to 69 yards.
On the ensuing drive, Boise State completed three first downs on the series.
Have gained a half-dozen first downs j.
Hunter makes easy throws for Philip [ Rivers ], easy first downs and easy red zone targets.
The Tiger-Cats are averaging 9.2 yards on first downs this season.
Eric, please, Only on first downs.
The Panthers had 21 first downs.
VMI struggled offensively all day, gaining only six first downs to Air Force 's 32.
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