Answer: defensive

AnswerCrossword Clue
DEFENSIVEShielding
DEFENSIVELike some football teams
DEFENSIVELike a watchful driver
defensiveUsed or intended to defend or protect
defensivetending to defend / a state or position of defence
defensive(in sports) Relating to or intended as defense
defensiveVery anxious to challenge or avoid criticism