spread formation

noun

: an offensive football formation in which the pass receivers are spread out across the field

Examples of spread formation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Ravens had success lining up in more spread formations and running the ball against the Steelers’ nickel defense and even fronts. —Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025

The Vikings likely expected a pro-style formation, but the Raiders came out in a spread formation with Bowers lined up outside. —Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024

In addition to more spread formations and an up-tempo pace, the Ravens have emphasized getting the ball out of Jackson’s hands quicker and into those of the playmakers around him. —Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2024

Scouting report: The Cavers operate out of the spread formation and Kotcher-Smith is the ideal trigger man, blessed with a big arm and quick feet to dart off and run. —Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spread formation

• abdication
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