passing game
noun
sports
: ability to pass the ball
The football team needs to improve its passing game.
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Waddle’s done some of his best work in between the hashmarks, which was an absolute dead zone for the Broncos’ passing game a year ago.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
In leagues where Blake isn’t available, Taylor Hall’s passing game could be worth tapping into.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Gary also has experience with Cowboys passing game coordinator Derrick Ansley and pass rush specialist Brandon Jordan.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
The Dolphins had even more connections with Willis upon signing defensive coordinator Sean Duggan and passing game coordinator Ryan Downard, both of whom saw Willis up close and personal while in Green Bay.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
In leagues where Blake isn’t available, Taylor Hall’s passing game could be worth tapping into.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Gary also has experience with Cowboys passing game coordinator Derrick Ansley and pass rush specialist Brandon Jordan.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
The Dolphins had even more connections with Willis upon signing defensive coordinator Sean Duggan and passing game coordinator Ryan Downard, both of whom saw Willis up close and personal while in Green Bay.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Passing game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passing%20game. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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