line of scrimmage
noun phrase
: an imaginary line in football that is parallel to the goal lines and tangent to the nose of the ball laid on the ground and marks the position of the ball at the start of each down
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But the most impressive part about Thomas’ performance in 2025 is his ability to get to the line of scrimmage.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
The senior had six tackles – two behind the line of scrimmage – two sacks, an interception and a pass deflection in Menlo’s 37-7 win over Menlo-Atherton.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood, a terrific young player, bit hard on the fake and came up to the line of scrimmage toward Mims.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Xavier Worthy won easily off the line of scrimmage, and Mahomes didn’t look anywhere else.
—Sam McDowell 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
The senior had six tackles – two behind the line of scrimmage – two sacks, an interception and a pass deflection in Menlo’s 37-7 win over Menlo-Atherton.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood, a terrific young player, bit hard on the fake and came up to the line of scrimmage toward Mims.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Xavier Worthy won easily off the line of scrimmage, and Mahomes didn’t look anywhere else.
—Sam McDowell 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Line of scrimmage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20scrimmage. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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