Third-And-Long

third and long

Definition

1. This is a term used in football where the offensive team is on third down and has a substantial amount of yards to gain in order to get a first down. Usually a team has at least six yards to gain for the first down when a person says “third-and-long”.

Example

1. On an obvious passing down, Brady lines up in the shotgun on third-and-long and will have to get at least 11 yards for the first down.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Football

Also Seen As:

1. 3rd and Long