downs and distances

A form of down and distance — The game situation described using the current scrimmage down and the yardage required to either the line to gain, or the goal line if no line to gain exists.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of down and distance
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“downs and distances.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/downs%20and%20distances. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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