screen pass

noun

: a forward pass in football to a receiver at or behind the line of scrimmage who is protected by a screen of blockers

Examples of screen pass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One play before the touchdown, Cobb made up for his earlier drop with a catch-and-run on a screen pass that went for 46 yards and moved the ball to the Kennesaw State 2. — Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

Mariota led the Commanders to a field goal to start the second half, but his second drive ended on the first play when Dallas rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham forced a fumble by Dyami Brown on a screen pass. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Lake Mary got a 55-yard catch and run on a screen pass to Cole Emmanuel that got them into the red zone. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Nelson continued to display his versatility with back-to-back catches on screen passes during a first-half touchdown drive. — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for screen pass

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