tackle for loss
Behind-scrimmage-line stop
A tackle for loss is a defensive play in American football where a ball carrier is brought down behind the line of scrimmage, resulting in lost yardage for the offense.
It's a key defensive statistic, especially for linebackers and defensive linemen: He led the team with twelve tackles for loss this season.
- stopCease all motion
- sackRough fabric bag
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
- linebackerSecond-level defensive position
- nose guardFacial injury prevention device
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