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Eagles OL Jordan Mailata Sounds Off on 'Tush Push' Criticism After Win over Chiefs: 'It Makes My Blood Boil'

Jordan Mailata defends the play as a legitimate football tactic after the NFL narrowly rejected banning it despite criticism from rivals and analysts.

  • On September 16, 2025, Jordan Mailata, the left tackle for the Eagles, voiced his frustration with the media portrayal that their 20-17 victory in the Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs was primarily due to the "Tush Push" play.
  • This frustration stems from the NFL owners narrowly voting 22-10 in May 2025 against banning the 'Tush Push' despite its controversy and visible false start infractions during the game.
  • Mailata highlighted that the defense and special teams played critical roles in the victory, criticizing the reductive focus on the short-yardage play as disrespectful to his teammates.
  • Adam Schefter remarked on 'Get Up' that the outcome was effectively determined when the NFL owners chose not to prohibit the Tush Push, highlighting how difficult the unstoppable play is for both defenses and officials to counter.
  • The ongoing debate suggests the 'Tush Push' will remain a topic throughout the 2025 NFL season, with Mailata pledging to continue defending the wider team effort beyond just the controversial play.
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