quarterback sneak
noun
: a usually quick run with the ball by a quarterback into the middle of the offensive line
Examples of quarterback sneak in a Sentence
He ran a quarterback sneak up the middle for a touchdown.
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One of the most controversial plays from the game was a fourth-and-inches quarterback sneak by Josh Allen.
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Scott Thompson, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025
The quarterback sneaks Who knew a game involving the Chiefs would come down to some quarterback sneaks?
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
On a fourth-and-1 quarterback sneak attempt, Allen was ruled short after review, giving the Chiefs the ball near midfield.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
On Washington's opening drive, the Lions' defense made a critical stand, stuffing a fourth-down quarterback sneak by backup QB Marcus Mariota.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Scott Thompson, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025
The quarterback sneaks Who knew a game involving the Chiefs would come down to some quarterback sneaks?
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
On a fourth-and-1 quarterback sneak attempt, Allen was ruled short after review, giving the Chiefs the ball near midfield.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
On Washington's opening drive, the Lions' defense made a critical stand, stuffing a fourth-down quarterback sneak by backup QB Marcus Mariota.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Quarterback sneak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quarterback%20sneak. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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