passing game

noun

sports
: ability to pass the ball
The football team needs to improve its passing game.

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The Cowboys hired Parker in January after a two-season stint with the Philadelphia Eagles as their passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach, including a victory in Super Bowl 59. Cal Phillips june 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026 Much of the scrutiny surrounded Sirianni’s promotion of passing game coordinator and longtime friend Kevin Patullo to replace Moore, who’d been hired as the New Orleans Saints’ coach. Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026 The son of longtime NFL and offensive line coach Bill Callahan is now the Giants’ passing game coordinator on top of coaching Dart and the QBs. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026 In his first season on the varsity, Gutierrez has been a dynamic hitter, taking on a greater offensive role with each passing game. Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for passing game

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“Passing game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passing%20game. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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