Rams HC Sean McVay Criticizes Eagles’ “Tush Push” vs. Chiefs: “That Won’t Be Allowed on Sunday”

September 18, 2025, 10:58 PM (GMT+7)

LOS ANGELES, CA — As Week 3 approaches, the Los Angeles Rams have submitted a detailed video breakdown to the NFL office, focusing on the Philadelphia Eagles’ “tush push” or “Brotherly Shove” plays from their victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. The Rams’ goal: ensure clear officiating standards on key mechanics like pre-snap movement, proper alignment, and set positioning to prevent the Eagles from gaining an unfair edge against them.

Head coach Sean McVay revealed the team’s proactive move: “We’ve sent complete footage, multiple angles, and timing breakdowns to the NFL for review on how this should be officiated. The Eagles are a top-notch team, and the ‘tush push’ works well for them—but we demand it follows the rules: no rolling start, no forward lean before the snap. If those guidelines are upheld, we’re set to stop it and make them earn yards differently.”

The Rams’ submission highlights three specific concerns. First, a rolling start: backfield pushers must not gain momentum toward the line as the snap nears. Second, alignment and posture: all required players must be on the line and fully set when the ball is snapped. Third, crew consistency: the Week 3 officiating team must apply these rules uniformly and catch subtle violations that could tip short-yardage situations.

On the field, the Rams are preparing a practical defensive strategy: dropping pad levels to neutralize leverage in the A-gaps, varying snap counts to trigger a genuine false start, and using a robust, low-center interior line to counter the collective push. These tweaks aim to disrupt the Eagles’ pre-snap rhythm, pushing them toward less certain short-yardage options.

McVay stressed this isn’t a push to ban the play: “We respect the current rules and aren’t seeking to eliminate it. We just want consistent officiating. With no rolling start and proper setup, we’re confident in our defense.”

The Eagles, confident their execution is legal, are ready to adjust timing if enforcement tightens. Nonetheless, the Rams’ stance is firm: the advantage seen against the Chiefs won’t hold in Los Angeles, setting up a showdown of strength, leverage, and rule-book precision.

Week 3 could serve as a key test for officiating the “tush push.” Strict enforcement of the no-momentum, set-position standard could shrink its edge, making the battle for every inch hinge on pad level, A-gap dominance, and snap-timing mastery from both sides.

Based on reports from Rams’ media and NFL statements.