Packers Face Eagles in Showdown to Stop the Tush Push

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers will host the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at 8:15 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field. Both teams have had strong seasons, with the Eagles at 6-2 and the Packers at 5-2-1, but the Packers are facing a unique challenge within their upcoming game.

After a close 16-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers, the Packers are aiming to halt the Eagles’ effective short-yardage play known as the ‘tush push.’ This play allows quarterback Jalen Hurts to sneak forward while teammates push him from behind. The Eagles successfully executed the tush push throughout the last season, contributing to their Super Bowl Championship win.

“We know it’s coming,” said Packers defensive lineman Karl Brooks. “I look forward to the challenge of stopping it, whether it’s fourth-and-1 or third-and-1. But it is an annoying play to deal with.”

The Packers’ management previously pushed for a ban on the tush push in the offseason, causing some debate among NFL owners. A proposed rule that would have prohibited players from pushing or pulling a runner received support but failed to meet the majority required for change.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur expressed his concerns during an owners’ meeting. “It’s more of a rugby play,” LaFleur mentioned. “And then there are some injury concerns.” However, his tone changed when discussing it recently. “It is what it is. We have to find a way to stop it, and it’s a tough play to stop.”

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni downplayed the ban discussion, stating, “This is the rule, this is what we’ll play by.” Since adopting the tush push in 2021, the Eagles have converted 85.9% of their attempts in short-yardage situations, significantly outperforming the league average.

This season, the Eagles have also shown creativity with the play, including passing options; in one game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Hurts threw a touchdown instead of sneaking. The Packers recognize their need to defend against this tactic effectively.

“The key to defending it is don’t let them get third-and-short,” said defensive tackle Colby Wooden. The Packers’ coaching staff plans to analyze defenses that have successfully limited the play’s effectiveness.

The matchup between the Eagles and Packers promises to spotlight more than just player performance; it will also focus on strategy and the ongoing discussions about what constitutes a fair play in today’s evolving football landscape.