fly routes

A form of fly route — A pattern run by a receiver, straight upfield towards the end zone, with the aim of outrunning any defensive backs and getting behind them, catching an undefended pass while running untouched for a touchdown.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of fly route
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APA

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MLA

“fly routes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fly%20routes. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fly routes,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fly%20routes.

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