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The Philadelphia Eagles’ use of the tush push was a hot topic of discussion in the offseason as NFL owners nearly voted to effectively ban the play.
While the Eagles’ famous play-call survived the vote, it came under fire on Sunday evening in the team’s 20-17 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs. The play was used multiple times during the game, and Hurts scored on it in the fourth quarter, which gave the team a comfortable-enough lead to secure the victory.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) lines up for the tush push play on the goal line against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on Feb. 9, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
NFL fans noticed that Eagles offensive linemen may have been moving before the snap while the center may have been over the ball before it was given to Hurts.
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter said on “Get Up” on Monday that the Chiefs lost the game in March.
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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
“This game was lost in March. This game was lost when the NFL owners refused to ban the tush push from happening. It wasn’t lost yesterday. It was lost in March,” he said.
“And there might be a lot of games the Eagles play that were lost in March because this play is unstoppable. Not only the defense doesn’t know how to handle it but not even the officials know how to handle it. You’re seeing the Eagles’ linemen jump offside every play and nothing’s called.”
The Eagles have used the play for a few years and opposing teams have not been able to stop it for the most part.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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Philadelphia was 5-of-14 on third downs and 1-for-1 on fourth down.
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