Upfield

“Upfield” in American football means how a player gets to the other team’s end zone. This means going away from your own end zone and forward on the field. It’s important because teams must move upfield to score touchdowns or field goals. In this case, a running back going upfield is trying to get as many yards as possible as they move toward the other team’s end zone. When a defensive player pushes an offensive player upfield, the offensive player moves toward their own end zone, which is usually good for the defense.