Synonyms of tailbacks

tailbacks

noun

plural of tailback, British

as in jams

a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement

stuck in a five-mile tailback on the southbound carriageway

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jams
• snarls
• bottlenecks
• congestions
• backups
• logjams
• traffic
• jam-ups
• delays
• tangles
• tie-ups
• locks
• gridlocks
• stoppages
• slowdowns
• crawls

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tailbacks

The tailbacks averaged more than 7 yards per carry, showing the line play has improved, too. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Kiffin left his former defensive coordinator the league’s top returning quarterback in Trindidad Chambliss, one of the top tailbacks in Kewan Lacy and playmaking defenders Will Echoles and Suntarine Perkins. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Backup tailbacks haven’t impressed Neither Jaylen Wright nor Ollie Gordon II has impressed enough to assure Miami’s coaches and front office figures that the running game will be adequate if something happens to De’Von Achane this season. — Omar Kelly august 24, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

That should allow star running back De’Von Achane to find space to scoot around the edge, or for rotational tailbacks Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon II to pound it along the left side. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026

At some point on Saturday, or before, look at the tailbacks most likely to be on the board after Round 2 or Round 3. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026

The Broncos also will need more production from tailbacks Jaleel McLaughlin and RJ Harvey, who combined for 41 rushing yards across just 10 carries against Buffalo. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026

The 49ers didn’t have a single running back break 300 yards last season, and while the line struggled to open holes, the tailbacks couldn’t hold on to the ball. — Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Jan. 2026