The Washington Commanders were so close to kicking themselves in the foot when defensive lineman Jonathan Allen and linebacker Frankie Luvu altogether jumped offsides four of five times during a fourth-quarter sequence as the Philadelphia Eagles attempted their infamous Tush Push play at the goal line.
For Allen, who grew up in Ashburn, Va., as a Washington fan, "winning here means twice as much as winning somewhere else."
Whilst all eyes have been geared towards Jalen Hurts‘ injury status during Sunday afternoon’s Conference Championship, perhaps the bigger focus should be on a quite literally bigger player this weekend.
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The Philadelphia Eagles broke out their signature "Tush Push" quarterback sneak multiple times in Sunday's NFC Championship. The play worked so well in the fourth quarter, in fact, that it prompted the rival Washington Commanders to receive a warning from the officials due to repeated offsides penalties.
The Philadelphia Eagles listed 10 players on their initial injury report ahead of their NFC Championship Game matchup against the Washington Commanders. The Commanders listed 14 players on their initial injury report (not including rest-only players). Here are the Eagles' and Commanders' inactives, with analysis...
The most dominant offensive play in football reached new heights Sunday when the officials grew tired of seeing a desperate flying linebacker.
Cam Jurgens left warmups early but be active in today's NFC Championship game, solidifying the Eagles' offensive line against the Commanders.
On a second-and-goal at Washington’s 1-yard-line, the Eagles were about to attempt their signature tush push play when Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu entered the picture.
Facing 1st and goal, Kellen Moore called for the Brotherly Shove. While Washington stopped the play for no gain, defensive lineman Jonathan Allen was flagged for encroachment, and the football was moved inches closer to the end zone. On the second 1st-and-goal situation from the Washington one-yard line, Hurts was again stopped for no gain.
After running back Saquon Barkley's 22-yard gain put the Philadelphia Eagles at the Washington Commanders ' 1-yard line, the defense was flagged for several consecutive penalties. Referee Shawn Hochuli explained that the officials could award a touchdown to the Eagles if the Commanders continued "this type of behavior."