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scrimmage

[skrim-ij] / ˈskrɪm ɪdʒ /


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The Super Bowl marked Walker's third straight playoff game with 100-plus scrimmage yards, making him the only player in Seahawks history to accomplish that feat.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Indiana scored a “pick 6” touchdown interception on the first play from scrimmage and led 35-7 at the half.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

The formula for his release off the line of scrimmage?

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025

Gibbs finished with 264 scrimmage yards, capped off by a 69-yard run on the first play of the extra period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

Then Coach blew his whistle, the scrimmage started again with new combinations, and the squeaking of sneakers and the ball on the court followed me into the locker room.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds




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