With the tush push being so effective, they effectively only have to get 9 yards every three downs. So what kind of advantage does it give them

  • QuirkyScorpio29B
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    11 months ago

    I think it’s more of a MENTAL advantage.

    Knowing 4th and 1 is automatic even in your own half means you are always in 4 down territory and opens up the playbook more.

    Also I think it grinds down the morale of the opposing defense knowing full well what’s coming on 3rd and 1 amd being helpless against it anyway.

    That feeling of helplessness in that situation when a defense should be getting ready to leave the field is a big advantage IMO.

  • hairysonorthB
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    11 months ago

    Don’t think as much as people think it is. Most good offenses have good conversion rates on 4th and 1. The eagles obviously are goated at it

  • Top-Funny4682B
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    11 months ago

    More like only 8 yds, they can do the push for 2 yds all day.

  • MumakataB
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    11 months ago

    Almost as big an advantage as they get from the reffing.