Overview

• Buffalo deployed the short-yardage push twice in the Week 1 comeback over the Ravens, including a leaping Josh Allen touchdown that observers called riskier than typical versions.
• Head coach Sean McDermott had urged a ban on player-safety grounds in the spring, saying the posture and added force raise injury concerns.
• The league kept the tactic in place for 2025 when only 22 owners backed a ban, short of the 24 votes required for a rule change.
• Internal data reported by CBS showed a 0% injury rate on such plays in 2024, keeping the safety discussion centered on potential rather than documented harm.
• Buffalo says its “Shnow Plow” variant keeps Allen more upright with fewer pushers, and reports highlight the team’s high conversion rate on sneak-style tries since 2022.