flea-flicker
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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USC pulled out a trick play of its own a few minutes later, as Jordan, running toward the sideline, tossed the ball to Maiava for a perimeter flea-flicker.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2025
He didn’t miss the fact that San Francisco’s second touchdown came on an identical reverse flea-flicker, with Brock Purdy throwing to George Kittle for a 38-yard score.
From Washington Times • Oct. 10, 2023
“Yeah, that’s tough,” Witherspoon said of the flea-flicker.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2023
A few weeks later, Irwin scored on a 45-yard touchdown on a flea-flicker play in a victory over the Cleveland Browns.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2023
A surprise end around set up Purdue’s first score, a fake punt helped keep its second scoring drive alive and then Mockobee sprinted 25 yards on a fake flea-flicker in the third quarter.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2022
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