Baunoa’s first-down pass was well overthrown, Jacob Popoca broke up the second-down pass, and Camren Baker’s third-down deflection made it fourth-and goal.

Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2023/08/19/noah-baunoas-last-second-td-pass-lifts-fountain-valley-football-to-win-over-troy-in-high-scoring-battle/

Detroit was able to run out the clock from there, thanks to first-down catches by LaPorta and Josh Reynolds.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/aikenstandard/sports/brock-purdy-deebo-samuel-lead-unstoppable-offense-for-49ers-in-42-19-win-over-eagles/article_53833f53-86c0-571e-aa58-6dc29f093580.html

Instead, D.J. Chark Jr. caught a pass five yards in front of the first-down marker at Lambeau Field.

Source: https://deadspin.com/nfl-detroit-lions-advice-living-your-best-life-1849965046

Per DVOA, Philadelphia ranks second on first-down runs.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2023/2/9/23592434/eagles-news-jason-kelce-mom-donna-son-ready-retire-travis-super-bowl-cam-jurgens-nfl-football-center

Running back Jeff Wilson had a key first-down run, and Thompson found Jaylen Waddle for another chunk in the series.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/01/08/playoff-bound-dolphins-win-regular-season-finale-vs-jets-secure-postseason-berth/

The Bulldogs took over and earned a first-down run by Ezell.

Source: https://www.andalusiastarnews.com/2023/09/15/straughn-breaks-away-from-clarke-county-in-second-half-44-18/

The first-down play with Baxter on the sideline disrupted the rhythm with a run stuff and a tackle for loss on an ill-advised screen pass to eventually force a 42-yard field goal by Auburn.

Source: https://www.burntorangenation.com/2023/11/18/23967253/texas-longhorns-26-iowa-state-cyclones-16-final-score-jarrod-hufford

They aren’t a very good first-down defense (22nd) and they are abysmal on third down (32nd), but the Eagles get up for second down.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2023/12/22/24012450/eagles-news-philadelphia-some-internal-concern-jalen-hurts-quarterback-qb-nfl-giants-game

With the offense still driving on a critical 3rd and 12, Aguilar found Wilson for a 13-yard first-down completion.

Source: https://theappalachianonline.com/mountaineers-win-26-23-ot-thriller-against-undefeated-dukes/

Xavier Harris scored on a first-down run and Montana took a 10-0 lead.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/national/story/2023-12-02/montana-rolls-over-delaware-49-19-will-face-furman-in-fcs-quarterfinal