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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Rookie seventh round pick Zeek Biggers stuffed Gordon in the backfield for a loss.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
The key to Nix and Harvey’s connection in Denver’s backfield will be Harvey’s ability to blossom in the passing game.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 2 June 2025
The Jaguars, Giants, Browns and Cowboys all need help in the backfield right now, either in the form of a true starter or a strong, complementary No. 2.
—Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Despite the former Penn State Nittany Lion ruling the league last season in Philadelphia’s backfield and the Eagles dethroning the Kansas City Chiefs in dominating fashion in the Super Bowl, Saquon landing in Philly last year wasn’t a sure thing.
—Scott King, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
The key to Nix and Harvey’s connection in Denver’s backfield will be Harvey’s ability to blossom in the passing game.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 2 June 2025
The Jaguars, Giants, Browns and Cowboys all need help in the backfield right now, either in the form of a true starter or a strong, complementary No. 2.
—Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Despite the former Penn State Nittany Lion ruling the league last season in Philadelphia’s backfield and the Eagles dethroning the Kansas City Chiefs in dominating fashion in the Super Bowl, Saquon landing in Philly last year wasn’t a sure thing.
—Scott King, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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“Backfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backfield. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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