passing game

noun

sports

: ability to pass the ball

The football team needs to improve its passing game.

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Resume: Brady was the passing game coordinator under Ed Orgeron at LSU in 2019, when the Tigers won the national championship with a record-setting offense led by Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson. —

Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025 The Eagles’ ascending defense should also be able to pressure Matthew Stafford and contain the Rams’ passing game. —

Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025 The passing game hasn’t picked up the slack, ranking 25th in pass DVOA. —

Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025 After that, an inside linebacker is needed to help control the run on the other side of the ball and keep teams from owning the middle of our defense in the passing game as well. —

Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for passing game