screen pass
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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
Mosley already had placed the Eagles up by 28 — catching a screen pass, making a defender miss with a step-back juke and turning on the burners for a 40-yard touchdown.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025
He also had three receptions for 122 yards and one touchdown, on a 78-yard screen pass.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 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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