Synonyms for backfield
ˈbækˌfildback·field

Princeton's WordNet

1. backfieldnoun

   the offensive football players who line up behind the linemen

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1. • Formation

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1. Jon Robinson:

   I just talked to Julio an hour ago, and he’s fired up to get here and start working with his new guys, he gives us real multiplicity on offense. We’re high on [free-agent wideout]Josh Reynoldstoo, and imagine Julio,A.J. Brownand Josh Reynolds in the pattern, withDerrick Henryin the backfield. You pack the box for Derrick and, I mean, someone’s gonna be open for Ryan [Tannehill] to hit.

2. Big Daddy Lipscomb:

   I just wrap my arms around the whole backfield and peel 'em one by one until I get to the ball carrier. Him I keep.

3. Brandon Hyde:

   A little backfield action.

4. Terrell Davis:

   If Matthew Stafford win this game, if Matthew Stafford wan na win this game, Joe Mixon fingerprint needs to be all over this game because Joe Mixon is an exceptional running back, not only when you're talking about trying to keep The Rams defensive line from just pinning the ears back and going for the quarterback, but you’re talking about a guy who gets the ball out of the backfield. He’s really elusive when he gets those nice plays that he runs.