passing game
noun
sports
: ability to pass the ball
The football team needs to improve its passing game.
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Their offense has long been based around the passing game, and this is sure to continue with the high-level duo of Lamb and Pickens.
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Reid wants to see the Chiefs re-ignite their downfield passing game, and the player who could benefit the most is wide receiver Xavier Worthy.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Players aren’t in full pads or allowed to engage in full-contact play, which means the setup places a greater emphasis on the passing game.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2025
The key to Nix and Harvey’s connection in Denver’s backfield will be Harvey’s ability to blossom in the passing game.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 2 June 2025
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Reid wants to see the Chiefs re-ignite their downfield passing game, and the player who could benefit the most is wide receiver Xavier Worthy.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Players aren’t in full pads or allowed to engage in full-contact play, which means the setup places a greater emphasis on the passing game.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2025
The key to Nix and Harvey’s connection in Denver’s backfield will be Harvey’s ability to blossom in the passing game.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 2 June 2025
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“Passing game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passing%20game. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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