backfield

noun

back·field ˈbak-ˌfēld

: the football players whose positions are behind the line of scrimmage

also : the positions themselves

Examples of backfield in a Sentence

a tackle made in the backfield The team has a strong backfield.

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Chuba Hubbard Nobody really wanted to invest in the Carolina backfield in 2024 fantasy drafts. —

Brandon Funston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 Maffei mostly worked with the defensive backfield during his tenure. —

Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025 The Chargers authored the league’s stingiest defense in terms of points allowed (17.7 per game), and the recent return of J.K. Dobbins from a knee injury gives them an explosive option in a backfield that can also grind out tough yardage behind a stout offensive line. —

Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025 After the Dolphins got the ball back, defensive end Will McDonald IV tackled Huntley in the backfield, causing the backup quarterback to cough up the ball. —

C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for backfield