scrimmage

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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

He wants his quarterbacks to call their own play at the line of scrimmage based on how the defense is lined up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Daiyan Henley picked off a Maye deflection that was batted at the line of scrimmage by defensive tackle Teair Tart, giving the visitors the ball at the 10.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

They can’t tackle anyone that gets past the line of scrimmage.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025

He went for fifteen yards and it was only a scrimmage but he wanted more, he always wanted more when he had the ball.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger