passing game
noun
sports
: ability to pass the ball
The football team needs to improve its passing game.
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Some might use that as an argument to say the Eagles threw less because Hurts couldn't be relied on as much in the passing game.
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
His presence took a lot of pressure off superstar quarterback Josh Allen and the passing game.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
However, Sanders provides an additional dynamic weapon for QB Bryce Young to target in the passing game.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
And Worthy could spearhead the relaunch of the Chiefs’ deep passing game, which used to strike fear in opponents during the Legion of Zoom days when Mahomes threw bombs to Tyreek Hill before the speedster’s contract demands necessitated a trade to the Miami Dolphins.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
His presence took a lot of pressure off superstar quarterback Josh Allen and the passing game.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
However, Sanders provides an additional dynamic weapon for QB Bryce Young to target in the passing game.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
And Worthy could spearhead the relaunch of the Chiefs’ deep passing game, which used to strike fear in opponents during the Legion of Zoom days when Mahomes threw bombs to Tyreek Hill before the speedster’s contract demands necessitated a trade to the Miami Dolphins.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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“Passing game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passing%20game. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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