Giants Coach Demands NFL Crack Down on Eagles’ Tush Push Violations
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The New York Giants’ 26-23 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football (October 9, 2025) has sparked outrage, with Giants head coach Brian Daboll calling for NFL action over unpunished infractions during the Eagles’ controversial “Tush Push” plays. Fans and analysts alike are buzzing after a heated game that saw the Eagles leverage their signature quarterback sneak to secure a critical touchdown.
In the second quarter, the Eagles executed the Tush Push multiple times during a single drive, culminating in a touchdown that gave them a 17-13 lead. Slow-motion replays circulating on X show Philadelphia’s offensive line jumping early at least twice, prompting accusations of missed false start calls. Despite the NFL’s directive weeks ago to officiate the play tightly, no penalties were flagged, fueling claims of bias.
“I don’t want to blame the refs, but the video shows the Eagles jumping early at least two or three times in the second quarter,” Daboll said in a fiery post-game presser. His frustration echoed sentiments on X, where fans posted, “Eagles get away with another false start 🙄” and “Why does the NFL let Philly cheat with the Tush Push?”
Daboll didn’t stop there. “This isn’t the first time the Tush Push has caused controversy, and the Giants have been vocal since last season about banning it due to injury risks and offside issues,” he stated. The play, where teammates push quarterback Jalen Hurts forward, has been a lightning rod for debate, with critics like Barstool’s Dave Portnoy calling it “game-ruining.”
The Giants have reportedly filed a formal complaint with the NFL, seeking fines of up to $100,000 per missed call, per ESPN sources. Daboll urged, “The NFL needs to act now to prevent this in future games, or fans will lose trust.” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni declined to comment, but Jalen Hurts defended the tactic as “within the rules.”
With #RiggedEaglesGiants trending on X and 15 million viewers tuning in via Amazon Prime, this controversy isn’t fading soon. Will the NFL respond, or is the Tush Push here to stay?
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