Maize n Brew · Nov 2, 2022
Weiss, Clinkscale discuss what goes into trips to the red zone
To the untrained eye, hitting pay-dirt once you’ve reached the red zone seems like a trivial matter. The term “red zone” itself lends towards that notion, as it refers to the area of the field — the 20-yard line and up — where points are most commonly scored from.
That reputation is deceptive though — just because it’s where the most points are scored doesn’t necessarily mean it’s where the most touchdowns are converted, especially the further back you get from the goal line. If you start a red zone visit inside the five? It’s more likely than not you’ll come away with six. Starting a visit from the 15 or the 20? Not so much of a guarantee.
