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NFL Fans Baffled as Commanders Try to Stop Eagles' Tush Push as Ref Cites Rulebook

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NFL officials are allowed to do what?

The Washington Commanders tried to counter the Philadelphia Eagles' infamous "Tush Push" by intentionally committing goal-line infractions in an effort to disrupt the play. This led officials to issue a warning, threatening to award the Eagles a touchdown if the tactic persisted.

Commanders and NFL fans were stunned by the development, unaware such a rule existed until ESPN's Jeff Darlington and Kevin Seifert confirmed it on social media.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.