on offense

idiom

US, sports
: playing on the part of the team that tries to score points or goals

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More Brooke Sutton/Getty Images With Kittle out and Jennings compromised, the 49ers will have to look more on offense to not only running back Christian McCaffrey but also wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 The Niners were already entering the regular season beat up on offense with injury designations from running back Christian McCaffery (strained calf) and wide receiver Juaun Jennings (strained calf). Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 So everyone on offense, even will all of that offseason 7-on-7 stuff that has zero tackling, might still be getting to know each other. Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025 The study accounts only for players who take a snap on offense or defense. Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on offense

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“On offense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20offense. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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