pass rush
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- pass rusher noun
- pass rushing noun
Example Sentences
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Last season, the Rams thought their young and talented pass rush could compensate for their decision not to stand pat with the cornerbacks and safeties from the 2024 season.
From Los Angeles Times
No investment in secondary: The Rams were so confident the pass rush would be dominant, they stood pat and made no changes to the secondary.
From Los Angeles Times
They'll have to hope that Drake Maye completely folds under the pressure of the Broncos pass rush and Stidham can hold his nerve on the other side of the ball, but I still favour the Pats.
From BBC
On Monday, Mendoza was pressured relentlessly by Miami’s fearsome pass rush and Indiana’s defense gave up an uncharacteristic 57-yard run that narrowed their lead to three early in the second half.
The pass rush is another decider - the Niners ranked last in sacks and second-last in quarterback pressures as their pass rush unit is basically all out injured.
From BBC
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