american word for tailback?

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what's the American equivalent for tailback?
 
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I thought tailback was an American term. I've only ever heard it used on American TV. But traffic jam, I would guess.
 
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yes...i've already come up with "gridlock" which i'm not sure if it's absolutely american or not..
 
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