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NFL: Officiate tush push 'tight' after missed call

NFL: Officiate tush push 'tight' after missed call

The NFL has acknowledged that the officials should have flagged the Philadelphia Eagles for a false start during their game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The controversial "tush push" play, where offensive linemen push the player in front of them to gain an advantage, was not penalized despite the league's instructions to call it strictly. In response, the NFL has directed officials to be more vigilant in monitoring and penalizing the "tush push" technique going forward. The league emphasized the importance of enforcing the rules consistently to maintain the integrity of the game. This decision comes as a result of the missed call, which has sparked debates around the effectiveness of officiating in the NFL and the need for clearer guidelines on such plays.

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