The Washington Commanders were so close to kicking themselves in the foot when defensive lineman Jonathan Allen and linebacker Frankie Luvu altogether jumped offsides four of five times during a fourth-quarter sequence as the Philadelphia Eagles attempted their infamous Tush Push play at the goal line.
For Allen, who grew up in Ashburn, Va., as a Washington fan, "winning here means twice as much as winning somewhere else."
On a second-and-goal at Washington’s 1-yard-line, the Eagles were about to attempt their signature tush push play when Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu entered the picture.
After running back Saquon Barkley's 22-yard gain put the Philadelphia Eagles at the Washington Commanders ' 1-yard line, the defense was flagged for several consecutive penalties. Referee Shawn Hochuli explained that the officials could award a touchdown to the Eagles if the Commanders continued "this type of behavior."
The most dominant offensive play in football reached new heights Sunday when the officials grew tired of seeing a desperate flying linebacker.
The Eagles are hosting the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. Here are some key matchups to watch.
Cam Jurgens left warmups early but be active in today's NFC Championship game, solidifying the Eagles' offensive line against the Commanders.
The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles face off for the third time this year with a trip to Super Bowl LIX on the line
A series of penalties brought up an unusual NFL scoring rule in Eagles-Commanders. Here's why the referees threatened to give the Eagles a touchdown.
The Eagles' tush push has been a nearly unstoppable play. The Commanders deployed a unique tactic to try to stop it in the NFC title game.
The Philadelphia Eagles listed 10 players on their initial injury report ahead of their NFC Championship Game matchup against the Washington Commanders. The Commanders listed 14 players on their initial injury report (not including rest-only players). Here are the Eagles' and Commanders' inactives, with analysis...