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Why the Philadelphia Eagles' 'Tush Push' Play Is Causing Such a Stir
An early whistle negated Jalen Hurts' fumble on a goal-line push play, continuing a pattern of officiating calls that have favored the Eagles in multiple games this season.
- On Monday, Jalen Hurts' apparent fumble on a fourth-and-1 tush push was nullified by an early whistle, allowing the Philadelphia Eagles to retain possession.
- The tush push has proven difficult to officiate, with false starts and offsides often missed, and the Packers' ban proposal fell short with 22 votes of the needed 24.
- Giants coach Brian Daboll threw the red flag to challenge the spot, but the on-field officiating crew said the play was not reviewable; Daboll said he trusted officials and declined to criticize them after the loss and Cam Skattebo's injury.
- Critics say the latest errors and Week 8's mistaken whistles—including one affecting the Buccaneers—will likely motivate league owners and teams considering offseason proposals to ban the play again.
- Officials face a tough task spotting infractions, and analysts warn the tush push could be banned if NFL owners and officials act on repeated enforcement struggles.
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The "tush push" play in the NFL has become controversial and hard to stop. The Philadelphia Eagles have perfected it, but opponents and officials struggle to counter it.
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