The tug-of-war surrounding the tush push could reach a decisive point in the NFL, as discussions intensify regarding the potential banning of this controversial play. According to reports from Jeremy Fowler on Moneyline, the upcoming vote by NFL owners on the proposal to ban the tush push is anticipated to be a close call, requiring approval from 24 out of 32 owners to succeed.

Originally put forth by the Green Bay Packers during the owners' meetings in March, the initial vote was postponed as team officials sought further dialogue on the matter. In a revised proposal submitted on Monday, the Packers highlighted their intent to outlaw any form of pushing, pulling, lifting, or assisting of the ball-carrier, specifically limiting actions to blocking a defender. This push for regulation follows the Packers' postseason defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles, where the tuck push was notably utilized at a pivotal moment.

In that NFC Wild Card round matchup, the Eagles executed the tush push only once, yet it proved critical during a fourth-and-1 situation early in the fourth quarter. Leading 16-10 following a Packers touchdown, quarterback Jalen Hurts' successful conversion enabled the Eagles to maintain possession and ultimately culminated in a Jake Elliott 30-yard field goal to extend their lead to 19-10. Citing the need for a streamlined pace of play, the Packers noted the Eagles' dominance in time of possession last season, averaging 32:21 per game, significantly surpassing other teams. Data from Moneyline indicates that both the Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills have utilized the tush push a combined 183 times over the last three seasons, vastly outpacing the other 30 teams. Furthermore, the Eagles and Bills have achieved remarkable success with this tactic, converting it into a first down or a touchdown 87 percent of the time, compared to the league average of 71 percent.