linebacker blitzing vs blitz

linebacker blitzing and blitz both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
linebacker blitzing	Yes	No	No	No
blitz	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, linebacker blitzing and blitz are synonyms defined as:

linebacker blitzing and blitz: (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line

Other synonyms of linebacker blitzing include safety blitz.

linebacker blitzing (noun)	blitz (noun)
(American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line	a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment
	(American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line

linebacker blitzing (verb)	blitz (verb)
	attack suddenly and without warning