Overview
- On two early short-yardage plays in Week 7, Minnesota had rookie Tyler Batty lie sideways at the line directly over the ball in a Brian Flores–designed counter to Philadelphia’s quarterback sneak.
- Jalen Hurts converted a fourth-and-one on the first attempt, and officials later called a false start on a subsequent try, halting another sneak opportunity.
- Retired Eagles center Jason Kelce called the tactic an interesting strategy that creates a log jam and suggested offensive adjustments teams might use in response.
- The move renewed scrutiny of the already controversial play, which remains legal after a May owners vote to ban it failed by two votes.
- The league previously instructed tighter policing of short-yardage sneaks following missed calls, yet enforcement has remained uneven through early 2025 games.