pass rush

noun

, Football.

1. an attempt by the defense to prevent the quarterback from throwing successfully to a receiver.

Other Words From

• pass rusher noun
• pass rushing noun

Example Sentences

The Chargers’ pass rush hopes to keep its momentum with 18 sacks in the last three games.

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That said, the Raiders are rested and their pass rush isn’t bad.

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Ethan Garbers committed two interceptions to start the game — one on a third down while scrambling from the Hawkeyes pass rush and the other with defenders in his face near the goal line.

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After reviewing the film, Harbaugh said he didn’t want to spend much time singling out every individual performance but couldn’t help himself as he launched into an 11-minute soliloquy highlighting the offense’s explosive plays and ball security, the defense’s connection between the pass rush and the secondary that led to three interceptions and the big returns and blocked field goal on special teams.

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But as Miller Moss dropped back, the Huskies’ front broke through the USC line again, laying chase to the Trojan quarterback, who had to throw up a desperation heave as Washington’s pass rush dragged him to the ground, ending the comeback.

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