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NFL Competition Committee could look to eliminate Eagles version of QB sneak

NFL Competition Committee could look to eliminate the Philadelphia Eagle’s version of QB sneak or “Tush Push”

The Eagles are one of the NFL’s most efficient teams on fourth down and that’s because they’re almost impossible to stop when attempting a quarterback sneak.

Philadelphia’s version includes two running backs behind quarterback Jalen Hurts in a semi-victory formation. Upon the snap of the football, Hurts uses his powerful legs to push forward, and the two players behind offer some assistance.

According to Dean Blandino, a rules analyst for Fox Sports and The 33rd Team, The league’s competition committee is expected to take a hard look at the Tush Push play that was so effective for Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles this season.

“I think the league is going to look at this, and I’d be shocked if they don’t make a change,’’ said Dean Blandino, a rules analyst for Fox Sports and The 33rd Team, who was the NFL’s vice-president of officiating from 2013 to 2017.

Per NFL stats, Hurts converted 36 of 40 quarterback sneaks this season, and six of his 10 rushing first downs in the Super Bowl came via quarterback sneaks.

Pushing a ball carrier to help move him forward has been legal in the NFL since 2005, but Philadelphia became the first team to use it in such a powerful, and demoralizing way for an opponent.

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Eagles-Colts overtime proposal allowing both teams a possession passed by NFL owners

The #NFL has approved the rule change proposed by the #Eagles and #Colts calling for both teams to get a shot on offense

Josh Allen can thank the Eagles and Colts, because the next time Buffalo’s star quarterback enters overtime in a postseason game, he’ll be guaranteed of at least getting one possession in the extra period.

Albert Breer is reporting that NFL owners approved the rule proposal that allows both teams to have a possession in overtime.

The Chiefs’ amazing 42-36 overtime victory over the Bills in the divisional round refueled the debate after Josh Allen and the Bills lost on a walkoff touchdown during Kansas City’s first and only possession.

With the new rule, Allen and the Bills would have received another possession.

Pros and cons of the Philadelphia Eagles proposing onside kick alternative

The Eagles are proposing the fourth-and-15 alternative to the onside kick, source says. That’s a proposal that has had some support in recent years but not enough to be ratified by the owners. A team could opt to try for a first down on fourth and 15 instead of an onside kick.

For the second consecutive offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles are proposing an alternative to the onside kick where teams have a chance to convert a fourth and 15 to regain possession.

We’ve broken down the pros and cons of the proposal.

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Teams trailing could be more likely to have a comeback

How many times have we watched a game and it’s a two-possession game with three minutes left of the game and each time we say the game is pretty much over. Recovering an onside kick is so rare that when a team does recover it, fans are in shock. According to NFL stats, last season teams recovered an onside kick 4 percent of the time (three out of 67). Teams will be much more likely to convert a fourth and 15 as opposed to recovering an onside kick.

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