A screen is an [[offensive]] play in [[football]] where a [[quarterback]] throws the [[ball]] to a [[receiver]] situated near the [[line of scrimmage]]. Before the throw, several [[offensive]] [[players]] run in front of the receiver to block [[defenders]]. | A screen is an [[offensive]] play in [[football]] where a [[quarterback]] throws the [[ball]] to a [[receiver]] situated near the [[line of scrimmage]]. Before the throw, several [[offensive]] [[players]] run in front of the receiver to block [[defenders]]. |