Noun
three-and-out (plural three-and-outs)
(American football) The situation where a team is forced to punt the football without having made any first downs.
After forcing a three-and-out, Kansas City’s offense jumped out of the gate with a highly efficient, eight-play, 68-yard drive that was capped off with an 11-yard touchdown run by Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Source: Internet
After forcing Minnesota to punt following a three-and-out, Oakland did even better the next time it got the ball. Source: Internet
Both teams went three-and-out on their next possessions, and Denver punter Tom Rouen 's 47-yard kick planted Green Bay at their own 5-yard line with 7:38 left in the quarter. Source: Internet
But Denver's defense forced a three-and-out. Source: Internet
After the Grizzlies opened the game with a three-and-out, Kuresa got to work. Source: Internet
Nebraska went three-and-out, and Levis moved his team to the 9. He threw in desperation under pressure from Ben Stille on fourth down, and the Huskers ran out the clock. Source: Internet