Eagles Face Scrutiny Over Unpenalized Early Tush Push Plays

The Philadelphia Eagles continue to use the controversial "tush push" play, despite widespread criticism and calls for it to be banned. In their Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams, the Eagles ran the play multiple times, including a touchdown scored by Jalen Hurts, during which replays clearly showed early movement or false starts by the offensive line, notably right guard Tyler Steen, that were not penalized. NFL officiating experts and analysts, including FOX Sports' Mike Pereira and Dean Blandino, have expressed frustration with missed calls on the play, with Blandino stating he is "done" with it. The NFL is reportedly preparing to enforce the rules around the tush push more strictly, but the play remains legal for now, and the Eagles have shown no intention of stopping its use. The league is likely to revisit the issue, possibly seeking to ban the play in the future, as the challenge of officiating it accurately has persisted. Meanwhile, the Eagles remain confident in their offensive strategy as they face tough competition from teams like the Rams.