Rams’ Sean McVay Sends Evidence Video to NFL, Calls Eagles’ Tush Push “Blatant Cheating”

The controversy surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles’ infamous “Tush Push” reached a boiling point after their dramatic 33-26 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3. Rams head coach Sean McVay did not hold back, blasting the officiating crew and demanding that the NFL take action after what he described as “blatant cheating” that changed the outcome of the game.

McVay confirmed that the Rams have officially submitted slowed-down replay footage to the league office, highlighting two critical plays where Eagles linemen appeared to move early before the snap - a clear false start by NFL rules. The first came on a fourth-and-1 near the goal line, allowing Philadelphia to extend the drive. The second was even more costly: a Tush Push touchdown where replay clearly showed the offensive line shifting early, but no flags were thrown.

“This is not a gray area,” McVay said furiously after the game. “It’s obvious. Everyone who’s watched the film can see it — they moved early, not once but twice, in the most crucial moments of the game. And yet the officials swallowed their whistles. If the league allows this to stand, then we’re not just talking about missed calls anymore — we’re talking about blatant cheating being tolerated at the highest level.”

The Rams coach went further, questioning the integrity of the officiating crew:
“You cannot have one set of rules for one team and another for the rest of the league. If this is what’s going to happen every time the Eagles run the Tush Push, then the NFL is sending the message that certain teams are above the rulebook. That’s unacceptable.”

The NFL has yet to respond to McVay’s complaint, but his words echo a growing frustration among coaches, analysts, and fans across the league who believe Philadelphia’s signature play is both dangerous and unfairly officiated.

For now, McVay’s demand is clear: accountability. “We all respect the game. We all coach and play within the rules. But if the rules aren’t enforced — if the officials ignore what’s right in front of their eyes — then what are we even doing? The league must address this, because the integrity of the sport depends on it.”