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Problems Officiating the Tush Push Could Be the New Argument to Support Banning It
The Philadelphia Eagles' 'tush push' play led to multiple first downs and a key touchdown in their 20-17 win, despite ongoing calls for its ban after an unsuccessful 22-10 NFL vote.
- The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-17 on Sunday using the controversial tush push play at Arrowhead Stadium.
- The game reignited debate after a failed Packers' proposal in May to ban the tush push, which needed 24 votes but received 22-10.
- Eagles coach Nick Sirianni and offensive tackle Lane Johnson said the team works hard on the play, which remains difficult to officiate accurately due to early jumps.
- Fox rules expert Dean Blandino expressed his frustration with the "tush push" play, noting the difficulty officials face in detecting false starts despite visible movement from offensive linemen.
- The controversy suggests that officiating difficulties with the tush push could strengthen future arguments for its ban despite limited safety data and its effectiveness for the Eagles.
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