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.
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He’s given up runs in Grapefruit League games, but been solid on the backfields.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
Never mind that the Rams used Kupp as the ultimate chess piece, lining him up in the slot, splitting him out wide, and even placing him in the backfield.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 13 Mar. 2025
However, Cora also said Devers will face Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler on the backfields Wednesday and Thursday, an indication the star slugger's injury isn't serious.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
The Carolina Panthers have found a new tag-team partner for Chuba Hubbard in the backfield.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
Never mind that the Rams used Kupp as the ultimate chess piece, lining him up in the slot, splitting him out wide, and even placing him in the backfield.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 13 Mar. 2025
However, Cora also said Devers will face Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler on the backfields Wednesday and Thursday, an indication the star slugger's injury isn't serious.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
The Carolina Panthers have found a new tag-team partner for Chuba Hubbard in the backfield.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Backfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backfield. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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backfield
noun
back·field
-ˌfēld
: the football players who line up behind the line of scrimmage
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