QB

Throws the football

QB is an abbreviation for quarterback, the player in American football who leads the offense and throws most passes.

It appears in sports writing and casual discussion: He's been the starting QB for three seasons.

QB can also stand for queen's bishop in chess notation.

gameplay

snap

Sudden sharp sound

huddleClose protective gathering
audibleCapable of being detected by ear
cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern

scramble · pocket · sack · completion · interception · handoff · fumble · blitz · play-action · shotgun

strategy

playbook

Documented set of tactics

formationCreation or arrangement
audibleCapable of being detected by ear
progressionSequential forward movement

protection · coverage · man-to-man · zone · adjustment · no-huddle

role

signal-caller

Football's offensive leader

playmakerOffensive flow controller
passerOne who transfers something
captainOne who commands

starter · backup · franchise · MVP · rookie · veteran · free-agent

Categories

backfieldfullback, halfback, tailback, running back, FB
footballfootball, touchdown, field goal, end zone, goal
Sports AcronymsFIFA, UEFA, IOC, AFC, ATP

Opposites

football position - offense vs defense

QBdefensive end

Pass-rushing lineman position

linebacker · pass rusher · defender · edge rusher · safety

TEAM ROLE - LEADER VS FOLLOWER', where they are the same on the dimensions of 'TEAM ROLE - LEADER VS FOLLOWER

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bench player · third-string · benchwarmer · long snapper · holder

ball handling - passer vs receiver/blocker

QBoffensive lineman

Football player protecting quarterback

blocker · left tackle · offensive tackle · center · guard

Family

quarterback, quarterbacks, quarterbacking, quarterbacked

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G