The Philadelphia Eagles have a play that’s become their signature. It’s their version of a knuckleball, a seemingly simple yet unstoppable force that dominates the conversation. Defenses know it's coming on short yardage. They stack the line. They dig in. It’s a heavyweight fight in a phone booth, a brutal test of wills for one crucial yard. But what happens when the magician reveals a new trick from the same old hat?
On Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Eagles answered that question. They lined up for their infamous Tush Push on third-and-goal from the six. The defense braced for the inevitable shove.