While the NFL sticks to the controversial “tush push,” the UFL is taking a radical step further. In addition to banning the play, the league is introducing a spectacular points rule for field goals. Will there also be a points revolution in the NFL?

The “tush push” is one of the most controversial plays in the NFL.

In this modified form of the “quarterback sneak,” the entire offensive line pushes the quarterback a short distance into the end zone.

The Philadelphia Eagles have perfected the play in recent years, enabling Jalen Hurts to score a large number of touchdowns. The Buffalo Bills are also notorious for their fondness for using the “tush push” – at the same time, its use is a major irritant to other teams.

The Green Bay Packers, for example, are not fans of the “butt push,” as the play could be roughly translated. The franchise has repeatedly requested that the play be banned in recent years.

This year, however, the Packers refrained from making a new attempt – as did all the other teams. Since the deadline for such requests expired on Monday, the “tush push” will continue to be seen in the NFL next season.

The UFL bans the “tush push” – and changes the field goal rules

The situation is quite different in the UFL (United Football League), which plays its games in the spring and was formed in 2024 from a merger of the USFL and XFL. The UFL announced on Tuesday that the “tush push” will be banned in the coming season. This gives the NFL and team owners, who vote on rule changes, the opportunity to closely observe the effects of banning the play in UFL games. In addition, the UFL announced further rule changes for the coming season. Most interestingly, field goals from over 60 yards will now count for four points instead of three. Could this rule change also serve as a model for the NFL? The idea certainly sounds exciting.