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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The Dragons retook the lead with a Hudson Tomcheck quarterback sneak and kept the momentum with an interception from Parker Olson, arguably the most important play of the half. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026 The Buckeyes adjusted their game plan to get Sayin to use his legs more, including quarterback sneaks and a read-option play on third down, which didn’t go well. — Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Hurts scored on a quarterback sneak as time expired in the first half, but Chicago (2-1) controlled the final two periods. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 Hurts scored on a quarterback sneak as time expired in the first half, but Chicago controlled the final two periods. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quarterback sneak

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quarterback sneak was in 1904

Rhymes for quarterback sneak

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“Quarterback sneak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quarterback%20sneak. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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