downfield downfield /ˈdaʊnfiːld/

adjective

1. Toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field  ( downfield )
   toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field
    He threw to a downfield receiver
   he threw to a downfield receiver
   

adverb

1. Toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field  ( downfield )
   toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field
    He caught the ball and ran downfield 15 yards
   he caught the ball and ran downfield 15 yards