How to Use backfield in a Sentence

backfield

noun

• The team has a strong backfield.
• Perine came out of the backfield on a slip screen and ran down the sidelines for the score.
  — Jason Hoffman, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2022
• Bo Nix went for the run, only to be met in the backfield by Grant for a one-yard loss.
  — oregonlive, 26 Nov. 2022
• Film of the play shows Jackson lined up in the backfield next to Rising in the shotgun.
  — Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Dec. 2022
• That is a huge blow to the Utah backfield, as the backups haven’t seen much playing time.
  — Tanner McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 2 Dec. 2022
• McBride is a force in the backfield against any opponent.
  — Joseph Goodman | [e-mail], al, 17 Nov. 2022
• The latest example was the package of plays for Chase in the backfield.
  — Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 25 Jan. 2023
• And running back John Sing can catch passes out of the backfield.
  — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2023
• Outlook: Berg, a senior, was one of the city’s top dual-threats out of the backfield.
  — James Weber, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2023
• Hall, a huge weapon out of the backfield with his speed and moves, finished with 116 yards and two TDs rushing.
  — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2022
• Pollard will use his own speed out of the backfield on wheel routes and short passes.
  — Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 4 Sep. 2023
• But for the time being, USC’s backfield depth means more time for Brown elsewhere.
  — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2023
• The former track star at Fort Bend Marshall brought that speed to the Aggies’ backfield.
  — Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, 20 Apr. 2023
• Achane also has top-notch receiving skills both out of the backfield and when lined up in the slot.
  — Jim McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023
• The main disruptor for the Aggies is difficult to keep out of the backfield.
  — Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2022
• Jacksonville will line up Kirk in the backfield to create a matchup in their favor.
  — Lance Reisland, cleveland, 28 Jan. 2023
• Baraka got past the offensive line and into the backfield on a blitz.
  — Andrés Soto, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2024
• Thus, to almost disguise their run plays, look for the Packers to utilize Jones out of the backfield.
  — Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 17 Nov. 2022
• Jahmyr Gibbs at No. 12 is just too high How does Gibbs fit into the backfield?
  — Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 28 Apr. 2023
• Smith is a Power Five running back who can catch passes out of the backfield.
  — Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Aug. 2023
• The Oregon Ducks defensive backfield will have a starter back in 2023.
  — oregonlive, 17 Jan. 2023
• To this point in his career, Jackson’s best work has been as a receiver out of the backfield.
  — The Indianapolis Star, 4 Sep. 2023
• Austin Ekeler, the tailback who doesn’t touch the ball enough, was good and tough and effective catching out of the backfield.
  — Nick Canepacolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Dec. 2022
• For the Orange team, converted wideout Savion Red looked like he’s been in the backfield for years.
  — Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Apr. 2023
• On the very first play against the Commanders, Moore lined up in the backfield and went in motion to the slot, catching a 6-yard pass from Watson.
  — Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 18 Aug. 2023
• Injuries at running back led him to move to the backfield late in his freshman season.
  — Michael Casagrande | [e-mail], al, 30 Nov. 2022
• The Dolphins have used their receivers in the backfield under head coach Mike McDaniel.
  — Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
• Instead, the Patriots motioned Stevenson out of the backfield and gave Jones no one to hand off to.
  — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Dec. 2022
• Senior running back Tyler Young stepped up in the backfield with 167 rushing yards.
  — Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2022
• The three brothers shared the backfield for one special play during the football season.
  — Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024