on offense

idiom

US, sports
: playing on the part of the team that tries to score points or goals

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Williams likely won’t start to begin the season but will likely play a role on offense. Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2025 Hunter racked up some wild stats across all 13 games in 2024: 96 receptions (121 targets), 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns on offense, along with 36 tackles, 11 pass breakups, four interceptions on defense. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2025 Among players who logged at least 10 snaps on offense against Chicago, PFF graded these five as the best: receiver Tahj Washington (15 snaps), left tackle Patrick Paul (24), offensive lineman Braeden Daniels (23), quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (16) and receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (24). Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025 The Panthers managed just 251 yards on offense to go along with six penalties for 60 yards and two turnovers. Steve Reed, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on offense

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“On offense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20offense. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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