Overview

• In a training tape sent Wednesday to all teams, officiating trainer Ramon George instructed crews to be “black and white” on short‑yardage push plays after identifying a missed false start on an Eagles third‑and‑1 in the fourth quarter at Kansas City.
• The NFL acknowledged at least one uncalled false start on the play in Week 2, guidance first reported by the Washington Post and confirmed by ESPN.
• Despite the scrutiny, Philadelphia has converted the sneak at about 96% on fourth‑and‑1 since 2022 and used it repeatedly in the 20–17 win, including for a touchdown.
• The play remains legal after a Packers-backed ban failed 22–10 in the spring, and executives told FOX Sports that persistent officiating issues could revive a ban proposal next offseason.
• Reaction split the league: Andy Reid and Chris Jones said early movement must be flagged, Jason Kelce argued enforcement is the real fix, and Jordan Mailata defended the tactic and accused defenses of mimicking the Eagles’ cadence.