screen pass
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of screen pass
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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On Friday, it began on the Ducks’ first play from scrimmage, when defensive back D’Angelo Ponds picked off a screen pass and ran it back for a touchdown.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026
The drive ended with Garbers throwing a 10-yard screen pass to running back Jalen Berger for a touchdown.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2024
Colson has been gradually integrating into the defense, but he’s already making an impact, disrupting a screen pass and demonstrating his ability to cover the field.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2024
Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy could be seen yelling at Howell on the sideline after the QB’s pick-6 that looked like a screen pass right to Van Ginkel.
From Washington Times • Dec. 3, 2023
Red Flight spread out but stayed in position like a football team moving into formation for a screen pass.
From A Yankee Flier Over Berlin by Laune, Paul
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