line of scrimmage
noun phrase
: an imaginary line in football that is parallel to the goal lines and tangent to the nose of the ball laid on the ground and marks the position of the ball at the start of each down
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The Chargers showed a blitz look, with seven players at the line of scrimmage.
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Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
Against the Chargers on Monday night, the Ravens gave Los Angeles multiple looks at the line of scrimmage and seemed to attack more than in previous games.
—Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
On third-and-2 from the 12, Reed caught a pass around the line of scrimmage and used a downfield block from Dontayvion Wicks to reach the end zone.
—Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver’s unit also forced two turnovers, picked up four sacks, batted several passes at the line of scrimmage and held Los Angeles to 3 of 12 on third downs.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
Against the Chargers on Monday night, the Ravens gave Los Angeles multiple looks at the line of scrimmage and seemed to attack more than in previous games.
—Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
On third-and-2 from the 12, Reed caught a pass around the line of scrimmage and used a downfield block from Dontayvion Wicks to reach the end zone.
—Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver’s unit also forced two turnovers, picked up four sacks, batted several passes at the line of scrimmage and held Los Angeles to 3 of 12 on third downs.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Line of scrimmage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20scrimmage. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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