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The “Tush Push” was again in the headlines following a game between the Chiefs and Eagles in Week 2. Philadelphia was the beneficiary of its patented quarterback sneak multiple times throughout the contest.
Video of one instance began circulating on social media which seemed to show a false start by offensive linemen. Head coach Nick Sirianni admitted potential illegality after the fact.
The “Tush Push” has been scrutinized for the last few years now given the Eagles‘ undeniable success rate of more than 80%. It proved effective once again in the team’s most recent 20-17 victory.
Philadelphia converted five of seven attempts, though one of those conversions was negated by a defensive penalty. Kansas City players believe they know why the play was so successful.
The question has been asked in the past, most notably by Tony Romo. The broadcaster pointed out the early movement on the air during a game between the Eagles and Ravens last December.
Eagles take the lead on the QB sneak.
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The concerns have reappeared this season.
“We think he jumped multiple times. The official didn’t see it, so it wasn’t called,” said defensive lineman Chris Jones after the game. “We just have to go play the next down. It happens. People jump all the time.”
His head coach, Andy Reid, echoed the sentiment. ““I might (have seen) a couple of them that got off a little early,” he replied when asked about the sneaks.
Video on social media confirmed those notions.
The guards on the Philadelphia offensive line move forward just before the ball is snapped. In real time, it might be difficult to see. Slow motion provides a clearer look.
The NFL seems to be doing its part to stop viewers from watching that footage. They’ve gone out of their way to pull the videos from online accounts over copyright claims.
The NFL is filing copyright claims on X from any user (including those in the media) who posts video of the missed false start by the Eagles
People have ALWAYS posted NFL clips on X for years. The NFL has never done this before pic.twitter.com/dNOT8EzPt0
— Farzin Vousoughian (@Farzin21) September 15, 2025
This could be an attempt to protect officials. It could also be a way to quiet the noise surrounding the controversial play, which has been criticized by Philadelphia’s opponents for these very reasons.
He was asked his thoughts on the false start speculation surrounding the “Tush Push.” He refused to shut the narrative down completely.
“I think that the one clip I saw of it was slowed down so much that I’m not sure you can see that to the naked eye,” he said. “The referees have a hard job. They have to make split-second decisions that are happening at this speed…
“We know...
