| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| TAILBACKS | Players farthest from the scrimmage line. |
| pulled | (of a lineman) Withdraw from position and cross parallel to and behind the line of scrimmage to block opposing players for a runner |
| BACKFIELD | Players behind the line of scrimmage |
| backfield | the football players whose positions are behind the line of scrimmage |
| faded | move back from the line of scrimmage used of a quarterback |
| fade | move back from the line of scrimmage used of a quarterback |
| trap | football play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then is blocked from the side while the ballcarrier advances through the spot vacated by the defensive player |
