quarterback sneak

noun

, Football.

1. a play in which the quarterback charges into the middle of the line, usually immediately after receiving the ball from the center.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quarterback sneak¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

On Washington’s next possession after Green Bay stopped Heinicke on fourth and goal on a quarterback sneak, DeAndre Carter raced 27 yards on a reverse into Green Bay territory.

From Washington Post

He didn’t even opt for a quarterback sneak — one of the safer and more effective means of converting a fourth-down try.

From FiveThirtyEight

Derek Carr scored a one-yard touchdown on a quarterback sneak, jumping and extending the football across the goal line.

From Washington Post

The Saints converted on fourth-and-inches from the Minnesota 25-yard line on a quarterback sneak by Taysom Hill that officially went for two yards.

From Washington Post