The “tush push” storm didn’t rattle the Eagles ’ locker room; it lit a fire. After their hard-fought 20-17 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs , the Eagles found themselves facing a wave of criticism over their signature short-yardage play. Many pointed fingers at the offensive line for false starts, suggesting that the sneaks were bending the rules. Yet, the Eagles remained unshaken.

Head coach Nick Sirianni defended the play Monday, acknowledging the margin for error is thin but praising the team’s execution. “We know we have to be perfect with it,” Sirianni said. “It was just a good effort because when you’re running that play, everyone knows you’re running that play. There’s something pretty cool about being able to execute a play when you know exactly what’s coming.

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