Love it or hate it, thePhiladelphia Eagles' "tush push" has become one of the most recognizable plays in modern NFL history. Since quarterbackJalen Hurtsbecame theEagles' starter, Philadelphia's deployed the play in short yardage situations to convert first downs or touchdowns.
There was a conversation about potentially banning the play ahead of the2025 season.That ban did not passand the play remained legal for the year.
Teams have struggled to stop the tush push once again this year.Minnesota Vikingsdefensive coordinatorBrian Flores came up with a new ideaof how to defend it by having edge rusherTyler Battyline up perpendicular to the Eagles' offensive line as the "low man" to make things theoretically harder on Philadelphia.
The Eagles still converted, though, proving defenses must be even more creative to stop it.
The Minnesota Vikings have SOLVED The Tush PushLeave it to Brian Flores and Kevin O'Connell to finally figure this thing out, 2 great coachespic.twitter.com/ROO3lkCQ7W
— John Frascella (Football) (@NFLFrascella)October 19, 2025