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
Colandrea, making his second-straight start for the Cavaliers over the previously injured Tony Muskett, used a flea-flicker and found receiver Malik Washington for a 49-yard gain on the Cavaliers’ first offensive play.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 15, 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
On the first play of the game, the Huskies ran a flea-flicker with Penix connecting on a 35-yard strike to Ja’Lynn Polk.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 29, 2022
In the third quarter, Burrow found Trenton Irwin for an easy 45-yard scoring pass when the Browns bit on flea-flicker.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2022
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