screen pass

noun

: a forward pass in football to a receiver at or behind the line of scrimmage who is protected by a screen of blockers

Examples of screen pass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nelson continued to display his versatility with back-to-back catches on screen passes during a first-half touchdown drive. — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

On the ensuing possession, Palm Beach Central had a screen pass that was ruled a lateral. — Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Benson, one of the best athletes in the state, had just received a screen pass. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Ironically, for those in tune with the Napier playbook, the first touchdown of the night was a 49-yard scamper by receiver Vernell Brown III off a screen pass. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for screen pass

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