spread formation
noun
: an offensive football formation in which the pass receivers are spread out across the field
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The Ravens had success lining up in more spread formations and running the ball against the Steelers’ nickel defense and even fronts.
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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
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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
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“Spread formation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spread%20formation. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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