quarterback sneak

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of quarterback sneak

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

In two playoff wins, the-bend-but-don’t-break defense has given up only seven points — a one-yard quarterback sneak in the first quarter by Birmingham’s Kevin Hawkins.

From Los Angeles Times

A cheeky survival: The Eagles’ highly successful quarterback sneak tactic, dubbed “The Two-Cheek Sneak,” will remain legal this coming N.F.L. season.

From New York Times

Hurts scored a one-yard touchdown on a quarterback sneak to cap an impressive 11-play game-opening drive by the Eagles.

From Washington Post

The Eagles got a fourth rushing touchdown and stretched the lead to 28-7 when Hurts reached the end zone on a quarterback sneak in the final minute of the third quarter.

From Washington Post

Lamar Jackson’s fill-in had the Baltimore Ravens in position for the go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter at Cincinnati but with several teammates behind him to help him burrow through the line on a quarterback sneak, Huntley extended the ball toward the goal line over the top on third-and-goal from the 1.

From Seattle Times