The chess match never ends in the NFL. Just when you think you have a king, an opponent slides a new piece onto the board. For the Philadelphia Eagles, their "Tush Push" has been a checkmate move for years. It’s their go-to, their bread and butter, the play that defies the odds. The Minnesota Vikings decided to play a different game entirely. They didn't just try to beat the play; they tried to break its very design.
Imagine a defensive look so bizarre it would make a sandlot coach blush. The Vikings, led by defensive coordinator Brian Flores, sent rookie Tyler Batty onto the field.