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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 19: Minnesota Vikings attempt to defend a quarterback sneak from Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the first half of the NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles on October 19th, 20 ((Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images))
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Philadelphia Eagles have made the "tush push" a national phenomenon during NFL games, largely because there’s not an NFL defense that can stop it.
The Vikings tried something very different on Sunday, something nobody has ever seen before.
Vikings’ defense against tush push
What we know:
The Eagles faced a 4th-and-1 in the first quarter, and to nobody’s surprise, they tried their infamous tush push. The Vikings countered with a defensive look that’s likely never been done before.
Blake Cashman, Jonathan Allen, Levi Drake Rodriguez, Jalen Redmond and Jonathan Greenard were lined up at the line of scrimmage. Between Rodriguez and Redmond was Tyler Batty, who was on the ground sideways, almost perpendicular to where the ball was being snapped.
Vikings locker room reacts after 28-22 loss to Eagles
Vikings locker room reacts after 28-22 loss to Eagles
Vikings players T.J. Hockenson, Jonathan Greenard, Jalen Redmond, Jonathan Allen, Will Reichard, Justin Jefferson, Christian Darrisaw, Isaiah Rodgers and Josh Metellus react from the locker room after Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The theory? Likely that the low man wins, Hurts can’t go forward and the play gets stuffed. The problem is Hurts is 6-1 and 223 pounds. He got the first down.
The Vikings tried the same defensive look on another tush push attempt, but the Eagles got flagged for a false start.
Vikings lose, 28-22
The backstory:
The Vikings fell to 3-3 on the season after a 28-22 loss to the Eagles on Sunday. The Vikings had six trips inside the red zone, but managed only one touchdown. Jalen Hurts threw for 324 yards, three touchdowns and a perfect 158.3 rating. Devonta Smith and A.J. Brown combined for 13 catches, 304 yards and all three scores.
Thursday Night Football next
What's next:
The Vikings hit the West Coast to take on the L.A. Rams for Thursday NIght Football.
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