quarterback sneak

noun

: a usually quick run with the ball by a quarterback into the middle of the offensive line

Examples of quarterback sneak in a Sentence

He ran a quarterback sneak up the middle for a touchdown.

Recent Examples on the Web

After driving to the 1-yard line, Sean McVay called a quarterback sneak, one that ended with Stafford being enveloped in an avalanche of bodies, including Warner’s. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The Niners held the NFL’s best offense last season to one score, even stopping Stafford on a fourth-down quarterback sneak from the San Francisco 1 in the third quarter. — Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

The Niners defense now led by longtime Rams coordinator Raheem Morris held the NFL's best offense last season to 290 yards and one score, even stopping Stafford on a fourth-down quarterback sneak from the San Francisco 1 in the third quarter. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

Undrafted rookie signal caller Jack Strand scored the Falcons’ lone touchdown, a quarterback sneak late in the third quarter. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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