'Ban the tush push': Fans erupt after Eagles use controversial tactic five times on a play against Giants
The Eagles used the controversial tush push five times in a row vs. the Giants to score and take the lead, reigniting false start and legality debates.
The Philadelphia Eagles used the controversial Tush Push tactic in the 2nd quarter against the New York Giants five times in a row within a play to score a crucial touchdown. It put the Eagles on the lead, from 11-13 down, sparking controversy around the legality of the tush push, all over again.
Social media erupted with reactions after that.
“The tush push will get outlawed this offseason so it’s no use getting bent out of shape over it. The only thing that I think we can all agree on is that it’s incredibly boring to watch” one user said.
“I’m not a BAN THE TUSH PUSH guy. But how do they miss the right guard jumping early when everyone’s been talking about that for weeks? You can clearly see it in real time,” wrote another.
“The tush pushes worst enemy is them false starting and not getting called over and over again, because the NFL will see it’s not being officiated correctly, and say it’s too tough to, and they’ll ban it imo,” said another.
“Another huge first down in redzone for Eagles on a TUSH PUSH and another FALSE START!!!! BAN THIS PLAY!!! It’s nearly impossible to officiate and Eagles are getting away with all kinds of illegal activity,” wrote another.
Why Is The Tush Push Controversial?
The 'Tush Push' move, devised by the Philadelphia Eagles, involves the QB lining up under center, and teammates pushing him from behind as he runs forward, usually on short-yardage situations like 3rd-and-1 or goal-line plays.
It sits in a gray area of NFL rules regarding forward momentum and assisting the quarterback, which makes it controversial.
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Could the NFL Ban The Tush Push? Here's The Latest
As of October 2025, the NFL has not banned the controversial "tush push" play. In May 2025, NFL owners voted against a proposal to ban the play, with the measure falling short by two votes—22 in favor and 10 against. The proposal needed 24 votes to pass.
The next NFL owners meeting, the Fall League Meeting, is scheduled for October 21–22, 2025, in New York City. It is expected that the 'Tush Push' controversy will come back, amid all the buzz it creates.
