Bills Involved in ‘Tush Push’ Rule Debate
The Buffalo Bills may not be known for the ‘Tush Push’ play, but they are certainly impacted by the ongoing debate over it. At NFL league meetings in Florida, one of the key topics is a proposed rule change from the Green Bay Packers aimed at eliminating the Philadelphia Eagles’ successful ‘Tush Push’ play. This play, a variation of the quarterback sneak, involves players lining up behind the quarterback to help push him through for a short-yardage gain. The Eagles introduced this tactic in 2022, but the Bills also ran the play with great success, converting over 80% of the time this season.
The rule change has sparked controversy, with some league insiders criticizing it. One executive described the move as “weak” and felt it unfairly penalizes a team that has perfected the play. While the Eagles were the first team to use it, other teams, including the Bills, later adopted the tactic, though with less success. Critics of the rule change argue it reflects jealousy from other teams who are unable to execute the play as effectively.
In the AFC Championship game, Bills quarterback Josh Allen was stuffed twice on the ‘Tush Push,’ but the Eagles successfully used it in the Super Bowl. As discussions continue, a full vote on the rule change is expected soon, and both the Bills and Eagles will be directly affected by the outcome.
