backfield
noun
back·field
ˈbak-ˌfēld 
: the football players whose positions are behind the line of scrimmage
also
: the positions themselves
Examples of backfield in a Sentence
a tackle made in the backfield
The team has a strong backfield.
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Joining him in the backfield were sensational running backs Steve Slaton and Noel Devine, as well as bruising fullback Owen Schmitt.
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
This is the 49ers’ backfield life without Christian McCaffrey?
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Taylor was active late in the practice, getting into the backfield.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Adding juice to the offense with Travis Etienne The Saints suddenly have some speed and playmaking surrounding second-year quarterback Tyler Shough, with Etienne in the backfield, first-round pick Jordyn Tyson at receiver and free-agent addition Noah Fant at tight end.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
This is the 49ers’ backfield life without Christian McCaffrey?
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Taylor was active late in the practice, getting into the backfield.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Adding juice to the offense with Travis Etienne The Saints suddenly have some speed and playmaking surrounding second-year quarterback Tyler Shough, with Etienne in the backfield, first-round pick Jordyn Tyson at receiver and free-agent addition Noah Fant at tight end.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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“Backfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backfield. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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backfield
noun
back·field
-ˌfēld
: the football players who line up behind the line of scrimmage
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