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 Kansas City Chiefs have remade their backfield this offseason, headlined by the addition of reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III.
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Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Jeanty was constantly hit in the backfield last season, getting few opportunities to flash his explosiveness.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Plays in the opposing offenses’ backfield, attacking style, team captain, really impactful player.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
The Cardinals instead chose to rebuild their foundation by going for a different need in the backfield.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
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Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Jeanty was constantly hit in the backfield last season, getting few opportunities to flash his explosiveness.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Plays in the opposing offenses’ backfield, attacking style, team captain, really impactful player.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
The Cardinals instead chose to rebuild their foundation by going for a different need in the backfield.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for backfield
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“Backfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backfield. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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backfield
noun
back·field
-ˌfēld
: the football players who line up behind the line of scrimmage
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