downfield

adjectives

toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field
"he threw to a downfield receiver"
downfield
is similar to
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
"lay face down"; "the moon is down"; "our team is down by a run"; "down by a pawn"; "the stock market is down today"
down
domain category
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
athletics, sport

adverbs

toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field
"he caught the ball and ran downfield 15 yards"
downfield
domain category
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
athletics, sport