Over the past few seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles, perhaps more than any other team in the NFL, have mastered the rugby-style quarterback sneak known as the “push push” or “brotherly push.”
On short yardage plays, quarterback Jalen Hurts typically lines up under center with two or three players behind him. When he takes the snap, the offensive line jumps forward and Hurts gets a big push from behind. The Eagles often gain the yards they need for a first down.
The Eagles attempted a “tuck push'' 41 times throughout the regular season and postseason. But during Monday's wild-card round game, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were able to stop a short-yardage play for just the fourth time.
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KJ Britt, No. 52, of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lines up before play during the NFL Wild Card Playoff Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Kevin Savitas/Getty Images)
In the second quarter, the Eagles lined up for a two-point conversation at the 1-yard line.
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The Eagles were ultimately stopped short of the goal line and had to settle for six points. Buccaneers linebacker KJ Britt was one of the key defenders contributing to the crucial stop. No flag was thrown on this play, but it appears the referee missed the face mask call.
Britt appeared to grab Hurts by the helmet and pull him backwards during the play.
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January 15, 2024. Tampa, Florida, USA. Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker KJ Britt, 52, hits Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the first half of the 2024 NFC Wild Card Game at Raymond James Stadium. (years old) wears a helmet. (Kim Clement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports)
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported on Saturday that Britt was fined $5,592 for what the league determined was unnecessary roughness during a “tuck-push” play.
“My hand was on his back when I actually jumped over him,” Britt said, via AL.com.
“(Safety Antoine) Winfield kind of pushed my hand as I was grabbing him, and like a split second he grabbed the next closest thing. I wasn't going to grab his helmet. I'm not a dirty person either.''
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Philadelphia Eagles line up in the NFC Wild Card Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Ehrman/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay also thwarted the Eagles' “Brother Push” attempt during their Week 3 matchup against Philadelphia.
The loss to the Buccaneers raised some questions about head coach Nick Sirianni's future. Despite leading the Eagles to a Super Bowl appearance last year, the third-year coach also oversaw a late-season collapse.
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After a strong start to the regular season, the Eagles lost five of their final six games.
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