screen pass

noun

: a forward pass in football to a receiver at or behind the line of scrimmage who is protected by a screen of blockers

Examples of screen pass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Wilson also dumped running back Joe Mixon for a 2-yard loss on a screen pass. —

Rob Reischel, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 On third down, Shelton completed a screen pass to Basiorka, who was immediately drilled by Czachor for a 5-yard loss, ending the drive. —

Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 19 Oct. 2024 The Packers drove, and Kraft dove across the goal line for a second score on a screen pass. —

Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 6 Oct. 2024 Maybe more impressive were the seven receptions Swift had for 72 yards, including a 27-yard gain on a screen pass — the first big one of those the offense has hit this season. —

Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for screen pass

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