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

And overall, this group of seven post-spring additions is a very good one, filling needs at receiver, linebacker, kicker and the defensive backfield. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025

At the moment, that leaves the Bears with significant questions at left tackle and in their backfield. —Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2025

In starting drives, would first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer want Jaydon Blue’s home run ability in the backfield even if his 5-foot-9, 195-pound frame could give up some production in the short yardage game? —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2025

Klotz played 229 snaps inline and 138 snaps in the backfield in 2024, according to PFF. —Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for backfield

• afield
• airfield
• annealed
• appealed
• brownfield
• coalfield
• concealed
• congealed
• cornfield
• downfield
• goldfield
• hayfield

Kids Definition

backfield

noun

back·​field -ˌfēld 

: the football players who line up behind the line of scrimmage