quarterback sneak
noun
: a usually quick run with the ball by a quarterback into the middle of the offensive line
Examples of quarterback sneak in a Sentence
He ran a quarterback sneak up the middle for a touchdown.
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On Washington's opening drive, the Lions' defense made a critical stand, stuffing a fourth-down quarterback sneak by backup QB Marcus Mariota.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Nix had a success rate (percentage of carries resulting in positive EPA) of 83.3% on quarterback sneaks — sixth-best in the league with a minimum of 11 attempts.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2025
Wentz is also capable of being a running option if the Chiefs want to dust off the quarterback sneak.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Daboll is livid after a quarterback sneak on fourth-and-1 from the Ravens’ 30-yard line is stuffed as the Giants got no push after hurrying to the line.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Nix had a success rate (percentage of carries resulting in positive EPA) of 83.3% on quarterback sneaks — sixth-best in the league with a minimum of 11 attempts.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2025
Wentz is also capable of being a running option if the Chiefs want to dust off the quarterback sneak.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Daboll is livid after a quarterback sneak on fourth-and-1 from the Ravens’ 30-yard line is stuffed as the Giants got no push after hurrying to the line.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Quarterback sneak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quarterback%20sneak. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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