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Lions Slow Eagles’ Tush Push With Four Stops and a Rare Flag

Philadelphia acknowledged Detroit’s plan as officials increase scrutiny of a short-yardage sneak that has otherwise been highly efficient this season.

Overview

  • The Eagles went 1-for-5 on their quarterback sneak against Detroit, with the lone success a 1-yard touchdown in a 16-9 win.
  • One attempt drew a false start, and Jalen Hurts said officials are closely watching the exchange between the center and guards, stressing the need to be cleaner.
  • Head coach Nick Sirianni praised the Lions’ preparation after linebackers Jack Campbell and Trevor Nowaske keyed a late fourth-down stop.
  • Despite Detroit’s success, NFL Next Gen Stats show Philadelphia had converted 14 of 18 short-yardage tries through Week 10.
  • The play remained legal after a proposed ban failed earlier this year, and heightened attention followed a Week 10 non-call against Green Bay that film review characterized as an outlier.