The phrase "a passing performance" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a performance that is temporary or not particularly noteworthy, often implying that it is just adequate or satisfactory without being exceptional.
Example: "The actor delivered a passing performance, but it lacked the depth and emotion that the role required."
Alternatives: "an average performance" or "a mediocre performance".
He had missed a few open receivers and been victimized by a few more drops in a 25-43 performanceformance that included an interception earlier in the fourth quarter.
Georgia Tech's Josh Nesbitt hooked up with Demaryius Thomas for a 39-yard pass, making up for a miserable passing performance.
The progress was clear last week when the Bengals pulled off a win on the road despite getting a subpar passing performance from Andy Dalton.
Flynn, a fifth-year senior making just his third career start, was again efficient for the Tigers, with a 17-of-27 17-of-27 17-of-27ce for 217 yards.
Brees rebounded with a 446-yard passing performance and three touchdowns with no interceptions.
Warner was knocked around a fair amount by Kearse's teammates, but he was sacked only once, by Jason Fisk, on his way to a record-setting passing performance.
But the Raiders' secondary is beaten up, and the Chiefs' Trent Green is coming off a 347-yard passing performance last week.
Chiefs 7, Broncos 3 After a 6-for-22 passing performance and an interception and lost fumble, it's time to stop making any kind of link between Tim Tebow's quarterbacking and the possibility of divine intervention (he's playing so poorly that higher powers might be insulted).
"I'd rather play in snow than rain," he said after a decidedly uneven 247-yard passing performance against a Denver defense that was without the all-Pro cornerback Champ Bailey and two starting linebackers.
It allowed the Eagles only 134 total yards, hounded quarterback Donovan McNabb into a 9-of-23 passing performance and gave up only one first down in the second half.
