The Eagles’ short-yardage staple, the Tush Push, returns to NFL headlines as its effectiveness and the surrounding debate steal the spotlight, drawing record viewership and sharp radio-critiques. Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley teased the in-huddle naming on Fallon, noting they don’t call it by the infamous label. Schefter faced a Philly-flavored grilling from Kincade and Salciunas after Get Up, igniting a citywide discussion on rules, optics, and the play’s legitimacy.

Amid a season teeming with unusual storylines, the saga around a single goal-line tactic reveals how performance and perception collide in real time, shaping fantasy projections, betting angles, and how far teams will push the envelope while the league weighs safety and fairness.