Overview

• After Week 2, the NFL told officials to police the play closely and said Philadelphia should have been flagged for at least one false start against the Chiefs.
• In Week 3 vs. the Rams, replays again showed right guard Tyler Steen moving early on multiple sneaks, yet no flags were thrown as Fox rules analyst Mike Pereira called the movement a false start.
• The Eagles continue to gain a significant short-yardage edge with the tactic, with reported conversion rates far above league norms since 2022.
• Owners voted 22-10 in May to ban the play, two short of passage, and any future change would require a new proposal and 24 votes, with no guarantee the issue will return this offseason.
• League executives say the play’s future could be jeopardized if crews cannot officiate it consistently, while figures such as Jason Kelce forecast its eventual demise as criticism mounts.