flea-flicker
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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USC pulled out a trick play of its own a few minutes later, as Jordan, running toward the sideline, tossed the ball to Maiava for a perimeter flea-flicker.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2025
The drive included some wrinkles: Reserve offensive lineman Jordan McFadden was employed as a blocking fullback on one play and Parham Jr. had a seven-yard reception on a flea-flicker.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2023
On Sunday, when the Lions broke open the game with two second-quarter touchdowns in 29 seconds, the latter came when the Lions turned a reverse into a flea-flicker.
From Washington Times • Oct. 10, 2023
After the kickoff, Young’s deep pass was intercepted by Jerry Jacobs, and Detroit responded with a reverse flea-flicker for LaPorta’s second touchdown of the game.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2023
Rookie Devon Witherspoon had his welcome-to-the-league moment when he bit on a first-quarter flea-flicker that allowed the Lions to tie the score on a 22-yard touchdown pass.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2023
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