The term 'PASS RUSHER'S TALLY' refers to the number of SACKS a pass rusher has achieved in a given season. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage, resulting in a loss of yardage. The crossword solution for this term is 'SACKS', which is an abbreviation for the term 'quarterback sack'. Pass rushers are defensive players who specialize in rushing the quarterback and trying to tackle them before they can throw the ball. The tally of SACKS a pass rusher has achieved in a given season is a measure of their success in achieving their goal.