on offense

phrase

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

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The Titans returned 19 starters from that team, with 10 on offense, and are led by two-time all-state quarterback Owen Adams. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026 The Vikings defense is legit and Minnesota figures to be relatively conservative on offense with Kirk Cousins making his 2026 debut for the team. — Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026 Then on Tuesday came news the Chiefs had traded for Colts wide receiver Josh Downs, giving Mahomes another weapon on offense. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026 Last Sunday the Dolphins had 11 penalties, eight on offense, and six on Detroit’s side of the field. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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