How to Use backfield in a Sentence

backfield

noun
Definition of backfieldnext
  • The team has a strong backfield.
  • Louisville will be without one of its key cogs in the defensive backfield.
    — Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 28 Dec. 2021
  • Brooks isn’t much of a threat to catch out of the backfield, with just six catches for 49 yards.
    — oregonlive, 5 Dec. 2021
  • The Blue Devils went for two, but Aidan Murphy comes up with a stop in the backfield.
    — Matt Doherty, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Dec. 2021
  • One reason the Colts don't have to press as early when chaotic situations arise is the man in the backfield.
    — Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Dec. 2021
  • The first option, McCoy said, was Edmonds, coming out of the backfield.
    — New York Times, 23 Dec. 2021
  • Harris has the ability to stop instantly to make the cut, but defenses also had to plan for his pass-catching out of the backfield.
    — Mick McCabe and Tom Lang, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2021
  • Felt another one attaching to the back coming out of the backfield, and just felt that space to Donovan and tried to put it in that window.
    — Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 26 Dec. 2021
  • Burkhead sidestepped a linebacker, Amen Ogbongbemiga, who’d stormed into the backfield on a run blitz.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Dec. 2021
  • But once the ball was snapped, the Las Vegas Raiders’ star defensive end was unleashed, and caused chaos in the Rams’ backfield.
    — Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The 49ers lined up with three wide receivers and one tight end with Jeff Wilson in the backfield and Garoppolo under center.
    — Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Dec. 2021
  • Recruited as a running back, Irby made an immediate impact on special teams as a freshman and came into the backfield off the bench before moving to defensive back this year.
    — Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2021
  • And think of the guy who’s got to guard our backs out of the backfield.
    — Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Aaron Rodgers stood alone in the backfield with 3:40 left on the clock.
    — Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2022
  • 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
  • Griffin gets it again but is stopped in the backfield for a loss of 1.
    — oregonlive, 1 Oct. 2022
  • Zach Allen has done a good job at getting to the backfield.
    — Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • On the first drive, MSU ran a tight-end sweep on third-and-3 which got stuffed in the backfield to force a quick punt.
    — Detroit Free Press, 3 Sep. 2022
  • Austin Ekeler in no way was a true run threat from the backfield.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2024
  • 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
  • RB Malachi Threatt is a tough runner and good catching the ball out of the backfield.
    — Dennis Victory, al, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Get the ball in the hands of Deebo Samuel, whether as a receiver or out of the backfield.
    — Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2022
  • McBride is a force in the backfield against any opponent.
    — Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Jones was back at practice and even saw a little work in the backfield.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2024
  • 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
  • The Cardinals run the ball, but also like the backs to be able to catch the ball out of the backfield and make plays in the passing game.
    — José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 6 Aug. 2022

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'backfield.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: