What is the redzone?

The term "red zone" refers to a certain area of a football field, typically the area within 20 yards of the end zone. It is called the red zone because many teams use red highlights or screens to mark the area on film or television broadcasts. The red zone is an important area for teams to score touchdowns, as it provides a shorter distance to the end zone and eliminates the need for a longer field goal attempt. However, defenses often play more aggressively in the red zone, making scoring more difficult. The red zone has recently become an important statistic for NFL teams, as those who either score touchdowns or prevent them in the red zone tend to have more success in the league.