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The Philadelphia Eagles took a second-quarter lead against the New York Giants on Sunday following a controversial call on the infamous push play.
The Eagles had the ball on 4th and 1 with Jalen Hurts under center. He had his teammates behind him to push him through the first marker to keep the ball. As he was pushed forward, Giants passer Kayvon Thibodeaux ripped the ball out of Hurts’ hands.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, right, hands off Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
It looked like the Giants were going to get the ball back. But as the team celebrated, the officials on the field blew up the play and gave Philadelphia the first down. Head referee Brad Rodgers later explained that officials ruled Hurts’ progress had been stopped.
Giants head coach Brian Daboll was angry on the sidelines.
Two plays later, Hurts threw the ball to Saquon Barkley for a touchdown that helped Philadelphia take a 14-7 lead. It was Barkley’s second touchdown of the game.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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NFL fans, already tired of the push and the way it is officiated, were upset by the most recent incident.
In the last meeting between the two teams, the Eagles ran four straight times for one of their touchdowns. New York ended up winning that game earlier this month.
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll answers questions after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
NFL owners were under pressure to ban the play. It survived a vote that would have banned the call during the offseason. It is expected to be reviewed next year.
