Overview

• In a training tape sent to all 32 teams, NFL officiating executive Ramon George said Philadelphia should have been flagged for a false start on a late short‑yardage snap and told referees to call these plays "tight" going forward.
• The push‑style sneak remains legal in 2025 after an offseason ban failed 22–10 at the owners meeting, with multiple executives indicating the issue could be revisited if officials cannot reliably enforce the rules.
• Slow‑motion replays from the Eagles’ win in Kansas City showed linemen moving early on several snaps, while the Chiefs were also seen lined up in the neutral zone, underscoring how difficult the play is to police in real time.
• Chiefs coach Andy Reid said early movement "has to be called," while Eagles figures pushed back: Jason Kelce argued a ban wouldn’t fix false starts, Jordan Mailata defended the play and accused defenses of mimicking cadence, and center Cam Jurgens disputed claims he lined up offsides.
• The Eagles have converted the play at a reported 96.6% rate on fourth‑and‑1 since 2022 and used it repeatedly against the Chiefs, including for a fourth‑quarter touchdown that intensified the scrutiny.