passing game

noun

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

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Three straight TDs by the offense followed, two of them from a resurgent passing game. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025 The problem is that three of the Seahawks’ cornerbacks/safeties are dealing with injuries, which is a big reason why Tampa Bay’s passing game was so productive in Week 5. Kc Joyner, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 The Horned Frogs’ offensive line must improve quickly, because as good as Hoover and his receivers are, TCU’s passing game isn’t elite enough to get to the Big 12 title game without more help from the rushing attack. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025 While the Broncos’ passing game led them to victory, the typically reliable running back group was solid as well — 44 rushes for 152 yards — even though the average per rush was dragged down by a fumble that led to a 14-yard loss for Madsen. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025 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 18 Oct. 2025.

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