Overview

• The Eagles ran the short‑yardage sneak seven times against the Chiefs and scored a fourth‑quarter touchdown on it during their 20-17 win.
• Broadcast replays showed apparent false starts and neutral‑zone alignment that went uncalled, and coaches and former officials said the play is difficult to officiate in real time.
• Jason Kelce argued that stricter calls on false starts and neutral‑zone violations—not banning the push—address the core issue, and he warned referees will be looking for flags on future attempts.
• Left tackle Jordan Mailata called claims that the play decided the game “rubbish,” said other teams can run it too, and accused opponents of mimicking Jalen Hurts’ cadence, which is a penalty.
• ESPN’s Adam Schefter doubled down in a heated Philly radio exchange on his view that owners’ refusal to outlaw the play gave Philadelphia an edge; a ban proposal fell short in May on a 22–10 vote.