| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| STIFFARM | Running back's defense |
| NICKEL | Football defense that employs five defensive backs |
| HOLE | Running back's target |
| BALLCARRIER | Running back's role |
| SAYERSGALE | Running back's wind? |
| STRAIGHTARM | Running back's maneuver |
| AGILITY | Running back's attribute |
| YARDAGE | Running back's concern |
| YDS | Running back's stat. |
| TDS | Running back's stat |
| CARRIES | Running back's stat |
| BALLCARRIERS | Running backs, often |
| RUSHERS | Running backs, often |
| SPEED | Running back's asset |
| YDS | Running back's stat: Abbr. |
| SLANTS | Running back's routes often |
| RUSHERS | Running backs and defensive ends |
