scrimmage

Example Sentences

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The Super Bowl marked Walker's third straight playoff game with 100-plus scrimmage yards, making him the only player in Seahawks history to accomplish that feat.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

They can’t tackle anyone that gets past the line of scrimmage.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025

The formula for his release off the line of scrimmage?

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025

Gibbs finished with 264 scrimmage yards, capped off by a 69-yard run on the first play of the extra period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

Coach would usually just talk about a game plan, then we’d play a fun little scrimmage, just so we could get all muddy.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith