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."
The Philadelphia Eagles broke out their signature "Tush Push" quarterback sneak multiple times in Sunday's NFC Championship. The play worked so well in the fourth quarter, in fact, that it prompted the rival Washington Commanders to receive a warning from the officials due to repeated offsides penalties.
The most dominant offensive play in football reached new heights Sunday when the officials grew tired of seeing a desperate flying linebacker.
The NFC championship was full of interesting moments even if the final score lacked drama. One moment in particular took place in the fourth quarter as the Washiongton Commanders were backed up into their own end zone facing the impossible task of stopping the Philadelphia Eagles' tush push play.
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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...