backfield
noun
back·field ˈbak-ˌfēld 
: the football players whose positions are behind the line of scrimmage
also : the positions themselves
Example Sentences
a tackle made in the backfield The team has a strong backfield.
Recent Examples on the Web RB Malachi Threatt is a tough runner and good catching the ball out of the backfield. 
Dennis Victory, al, 6 Sep. 2022 While Cunningham will deservedly be the focus of Syracuse’s attention, the Cardinals have a deep group of running backs that provide another threat coming out of the backfield. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 1 Sep. 2022 In the Huskies’ system, Keough is tasked with tracking tight ends, slot receivers or running backs coming out of the backfield. Patrick Z. Mcgavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 Thomas rushed for 1,108 yards and a program single-season record 21 touchdowns a year ago, while Bernard accounted for 774 total yards from scrimmage as Utah’s best pass-catching option out of the backfield. Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 Auburn looks to get Bigsby, Hunter, and possibly freshman running back Damari Alston involved in the offense in several ways, including catching passes out of the backfield. Nubyjas Wilborn | Nwilborn@al.com, al, 25 Aug. 2022 Add in Joiner, who transferred to MSU last season from Auburn and showed his ability to make plays in the passing game out of the backfield. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 17 Aug. 2022 There’s a clear plan on USC’s offense for Brown, who has the potential to be an all-purpose threat, capable of catching passes out of the backfield. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2022 Ford has a chance to be a contributor right away, especially catching passes out of the backfield. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 8 Aug. 2022 See More
Dennis Victory, al, 6 Sep. 2022 While Cunningham will deservedly be the focus of Syracuse’s attention, the Cardinals have a deep group of running backs that provide another threat coming out of the backfield. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 1 Sep. 2022 In the Huskies’ system, Keough is tasked with tracking tight ends, slot receivers or running backs coming out of the backfield. Patrick Z. Mcgavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 Thomas rushed for 1,108 yards and a program single-season record 21 touchdowns a year ago, while Bernard accounted for 774 total yards from scrimmage as Utah’s best pass-catching option out of the backfield. Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 Auburn looks to get Bigsby, Hunter, and possibly freshman running back Damari Alston involved in the offense in several ways, including catching passes out of the backfield. Nubyjas Wilborn | Nwilborn@al.com, al, 25 Aug. 2022 Add in Joiner, who transferred to MSU last season from Auburn and showed his ability to make plays in the passing game out of the backfield. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 17 Aug. 2022 There’s a clear plan on USC’s offense for Brown, who has the potential to be an all-purpose threat, capable of catching passes out of the backfield. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2022 Ford has a chance to be a contributor right away, especially catching passes out of the backfield. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 8 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1897, in the meaning defined above