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Downfield (Adverb)

Toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field; "he caught the ball and ran downfield 15 yards".

The quarterback's long pass flew downfield, where his receiver managed to catch it and run in for a touchdown.
After breaking through the defensive line, the running back sprinted downfield for a 30-yard gain.
As the wide receiver sprinted downfield, she managed to separate from the defender, creating an open passing lane.
Smith's punt sailed downfield, pinning the opposing team deep in their own territory.
On the third down, Johnson dropped back to pass, then suddenly took off downfield, shedding would-be tacklers as he picked up a crucial first down.