The areas in football behind the line of scrimmage where defensive backs and offensive players operate.
From 'back' + 'field.' This term emerged in American football in the late 1800s as the sport developed its specialized vocabulary.
The backfield is where most football turnovers happen—defensive backs intercept passes there about twice per game on average, making it statistically the most dangerous zone on the field.
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