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Did the Eagles get away with a penalty on key 4th down play?

October 2, 2023 by Redskins Wire

The “tush push” has suddenly become the most controversial topic in the NFL. Welcome to 2023.

The “tush push” is the Philadelphia Eagles’ version of the quarterback sneak, where Eagles’ players push quarterback Jalen Hurts forward in short-yardage situations.

Several teams have discussed the play recently, and Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio was asked about the play last week.

“Well, it’s not being officiated as illegal, so we just have to prepare for it,” Del Rio said.

“I would personally like to see it eliminated, not just because they run it better than anybody, although they do run it better than anybody. But I don’t think that’s a football play. I think it’s a nice rugby play, and it’s not what we’re looking for in football. But until it’s outlawed, we’ll prepare for it and get ready to do our best to stop it.”

As expected, Del Rio and the Commanders saw the play in Sunday’s 34-31 overtime loss to the Eagles — and multiple times.

The final time came in overtime, with the Eagles facing a fourth-and-1 in overtime. Here’s the play:

The officials missed a clear false-start by the Left Guard on the 4th and 1 Tush Push.

After McLaurin’s catch ruled OOB, if the Eagles go on to win this game, remember this play. pic.twitter.com/CGVapuJVWk

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) October 1, 2023

If this was called a penalty, the Eagles would have faced a fourth-and-6, which would have dramatically changed their strategy.

But, was it actually a penalty? The Commanders could have also been called for a neutral zone infraction.

This play was a hot topic on social media after the game, with many seeing it in different ways. Ultimately, this didn’t cost Washington the game. The catch or non-catch for Terry McLaurin was more controversial than this version of the “tush push.”

These rivals meet again in Week 8.

 

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