Overview
- On a fourth-and-1 tush push, officials ruled Jalen Hurts’ forward progress was stopped before Kayvon Thibodeaux ripped the ball free, rendering the apparent fumble non-reviewable per referee Brad Rogers.
- Giants coach Brian Daboll’s challenge failed because forward progress is not subject to replay, costing New York a timeout.
- Philadelphia kept possession and scored two plays later on a Hurts touchdown pass to Saquon Barkley to take a 14-7 lead.
- This season’s enforcement of the play has been inconsistent, with missed false starts, offsides and early whistles noted by analysts and the league acknowledging the action is difficult to officiate in real time.
- Public criticism escalated after Sunday, with Thibodeaux calling the decision “bulls***,” Dean Blandino labeling it an early whistle, and commentators suggesting owners will revisit a potential ban after a prior proposal drew 22 votes in May.