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Eagles’ ‘Tush Push’ Under Fresh Scrutiny After Chiefs No-Calls

Fox rules analyst Dean Blandino says the play is difficult to officiate, with the Rams preparing for closer checks on pre-snap movement in Week 3.

Overview

  • Philadelphia ran the push-style sneak seven times in the 20-17 win at Arrowhead, including a fourth-quarter touchdown and a game-sealing first down, with replays showing apparent early movement that drew no flags.
  • Chiefs coach Andy Reid and defensive tackle Chris Jones said Eagles linemen moved early on multiple snaps, while officials did not call false starts in real time.
  • Nick Sirianni defended the execution by noting viral clips were slowed down and said officials have a hard job, while stressing the Eagles must be “perfect” on the timing of the play.
  • Dean Blandino, the NFL’s former officiating chief and now a FOX analyst, said he is “done” with the play because it is hard to officiate in piles and on the snap.
  • Rams coach Sean McVay said he has consulted the league and expects no rolling start before the snap in Week 3, as owners who voted 22-10 to ban the play in the spring continue to monitor its use.