backfield
noun
back·field
ˈbak-ˌfēld 
: the football players whose positions are behind the line of scrimmage
also
: the positions themselves
Examples of backfield in a Sentence
a tackle made in the backfield
The team has a strong backfield.
Recent Examples on the Web
Breida was hit hard in the backfield on his first carry, by defensive tackle Jordan Elliott.
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Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024
Jones was back at practice and even saw a little work in the backfield.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2024
The Ravens’ defense had 17 interceptions going into Wednesday’s mostly half-speed practice, many of them courtesy of the defensive backfield (albeit most of them came against backup quarterbacks as Lamar Jackson missed nearly a week with an illness).
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2024
During his tenure as Jets coach, Robert Saleh has liked to use a collection of running backs in the backfield.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 30 July 2024
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Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024
Jones was back at practice and even saw a little work in the backfield.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2024
The Ravens’ defense had 17 interceptions going into Wednesday’s mostly half-speed practice, many of them courtesy of the defensive backfield (albeit most of them came against backup quarterbacks as Lamar Jackson missed nearly a week with an illness).
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2024
During his tenure as Jets coach, Robert Saleh has liked to use a collection of running backs in the backfield.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 30 July 2024
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“Backfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backfield. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.
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backfield
noun
back·field
-ˌfēld
: the football players who line up behind the line of scrimmage
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