quarterback sneak

noun

: a usually quick run with the ball by a quarterback into the middle of the offensive line

Examples of quarterback sneak in a Sentence

He ran a quarterback sneak up the middle for a touchdown.

Recent Examples on the Web

This power football move, a variation of the quarterback sneak, has become nearly unstoppable, especially with quarterback Jalen Hurts leading the charge. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025

Best $115 to win $100) The Chiefs pushed back on the Bills’ quarterback sneak two weeks ago, stopping Allen in three of five-short yardage situations. —Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025

Allen had a quarterback sneak, but after replay review, he was ruled short of the line to gain, giving the Chiefs the ball with great field position to get the ball back. —Scott Thompson, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025

Tush Push Friends don’t let friends reenact this Eagles play, a quarterback sneak that involves shoving someone’s posterior with tremendous force. —Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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