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carry the ball

verb as in assume the leading role

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“I might have to carry the ball some,” Riley quipped during NBC’s broadcast.

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When USC was without its top two backs for the Las Vegas Bowl in December, Jackson stepped in to carry the ball 16 times for 66 yards and a touchdown.

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Botterman's scrummaging has improved under Mitchell to earn a regular starting spot, but it is her ability to make turnovers and carry the ball into heavy traffic that are her foremost strengths.

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Grealish wasn't played centrally and didn't drop deep to try to carry the ball upfield, like he did in his time at Villa.

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Kyren Williams will carry the ball for the Rams this season and beyond.

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