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
Early in the second quarter, he caught a screen pass, did a tightrope run down the Los Angeles sideline and dived into the end zone for a 19-yard touchdown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2025
Tight end Jack Endries made two critical catches on passes from Harris — one for 16 yards and another for 22 yards on a screen pass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 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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