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Eagles’ Four Straight Tush Pushes, Apparent Missed False Start Renew Outcry

Replay showing pre-snap movement despite an NFL directive to tighten enforcement raised fresh questions about officiating.

Overview

  • Philadelphia ran the short-yardage shove play four consecutive times from the 3-yard line in the second quarter, with Jalen Hurts scoring on the fourth try for a 17-13 lead.
  • Broadcast replays showed right guard Tyler Steen appearing to move early on the fourth-and-inches snap, but officials did not call a false start.
  • The NFL had reminded officiating crews before Week 3 to police quarterback sneaks and legal alignment closely, a point underscored by previous missed calls in Weeks 2 and 3.
  • Public criticism surged during the game, highlighted by Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons posting, “This is not football!” on social media.
  • Safety concerns resurfaced after Giants defensive lineman D.J. Davidson was injured on the sequence, as the league’s last attempt to ban the play fell short 22–10 in May and the Fall League Meeting is set for Oct. 21–22.