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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Collectively, the edge rushers struggled to pressure the quarterbacks Tuesday, with linebacker Kain Medrano the only defender consistently reaching the backfield.
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
So, the backfield situation isn’t particularly whimsical at the moment.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2024
Autographs: Head to the backfields of each team from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to catch players in front of the team buildings down each foul line.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 19 Feb. 2024
But instead of another 32-yard run, Samuel loitered in the backfield.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2024
He’s also already anointed Hubbard as his current starter in the backfield.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2024
McKinnon joined the Chiefs in 2021, and, today, will serve as a backfield option with Isiah Pacheco and Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2024
Roam around the backfields watching workouts, talking with coaches and grabbing individual players for interviews; then go back to the media workroom to begin writing that day’s story.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
Anthony Richardson's return from season-ending shoulder surgery will add another high-volume runner in the backfield.
—Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Jan. 2024
Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
So, the backfield situation isn’t particularly whimsical at the moment.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2024
Autographs: Head to the backfields of each team from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to catch players in front of the team buildings down each foul line.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 19 Feb. 2024
But instead of another 32-yard run, Samuel loitered in the backfield.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2024
He’s also already anointed Hubbard as his current starter in the backfield.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2024
McKinnon joined the Chiefs in 2021, and, today, will serve as a backfield option with Isiah Pacheco and Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2024
Roam around the backfields watching workouts, talking with coaches and grabbing individual players for interviews; then go back to the media workroom to begin writing that day’s story.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
Anthony Richardson's return from season-ending shoulder surgery will add another high-volume runner in the backfield.
—Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Jan. 2024
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“Backfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backfield. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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backfield
noun
back·field
-ˌfēld
: the football players who line up behind the line of scrimmage
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