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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The next play, I got trapped in the backfield and gained negative yards.
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Peter Ji, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2025
The crash blitz pushed Romo off his spot and 10 yards in the backfield.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2025
Barkley showcased that ability in six seasons with the Giants, especially in 2022, when his efforts to set the tone in the backfield helped break the team's playoff drought.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
When he wasn’t doubled, Nolen wreaked havoc in the backfield.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
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Peter Ji, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2025
The crash blitz pushed Romo off his spot and 10 yards in the backfield.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2025
Barkley showcased that ability in six seasons with the Giants, especially in 2022, when his efforts to set the tone in the backfield helped break the team's playoff drought.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
When he wasn’t doubled, Nolen wreaked havoc in the backfield.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Backfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backfield. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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backfield
noun
back·field
-ˌfēld
: the football players who line up behind the line of scrimmage
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