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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The Packers have been among several teams voicing their distaste for the evolution of the traditional quarterback sneak into an all-out scrum.
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Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
The play, which bears similarities to the old-school quarterback sneak, has also led to safety concerns, with players pushing against one another with all their force in such close proximity.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Since 2022, the Eagles have converted on reportedly 90% of short-yardage situations by modifying the typical quarterback sneak by stationing multiple teammates behind quarterback Jalen Hurts to push him forward at the snap.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 May 2025
The Super Bowl champion Eagles have run a quarterback sneak 108 times since 2022, almost double the amount of the second-place Bills (55), according to ESPN research.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
The play, which bears similarities to the old-school quarterback sneak, has also led to safety concerns, with players pushing against one another with all their force in such close proximity.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Since 2022, the Eagles have converted on reportedly 90% of short-yardage situations by modifying the typical quarterback sneak by stationing multiple teammates behind quarterback Jalen Hurts to push him forward at the snap.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 May 2025
The Super Bowl champion Eagles have run a quarterback sneak 108 times since 2022, almost double the amount of the second-place Bills (55), according to ESPN research.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for quarterback sneak
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“Quarterback sneak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quarterback%20sneak. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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