Rich Eisen believes this Rams play rivals the Eagles trademark 'Tush Push'

Fans of the 9-3 Los Angeles Rams know the Philadelphia Eagles 'Tush Push" by heart. It's the rugby-like scrum play that pits Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts behind a formidable offensive line, and then two or more players to push him from behind in short-yardage and goal-line scenarios. In a Week 3 loss to the Eagles, NFL officials failed multiple times to get correct calls on plays. Those errors directly impacted the game's outcome.

While Los Angeles may not have a running play or even a quarterback sneak to rival the Eagles' Tush Push, they do have a nearly automatic touchdown-maker this season. If LA gets near the end zone, it's almost a given that wide receiver Davante Adams will catch a pass for a score. It's so effective that NFL podcast host Rich Eisen discussed the play with legendary Rams quarterback Kurt Warner.

Eisen and Warner gush unashamedly over the chemistry between Adams and quarterback Matthew Stafford. Described as 'nearly unstoppable' by Warner, the 'Tae Play' has generated 14 touchdowns for Los Angeles and 11 touchdowns in just the past six games.

In stark contrast, the runner-up in receiving touchdowns, Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, has scored nine touchdowns in 13 games. Adams has done more in less than half that number.

Why the 'Tae Play' is so effective for the LA Rams

The secret to the 'Tae Play' lies in its simplicity. In the red zone, the field compresses, which would appear to give the defense a significant advantage. But Los Angeles has countered by forcing the defense to commit instantly, and settling for what they don't defend. Let's elaborate.

Davante Adams is the king of separation. He is virtually impossible to defend off the line of scrimmage. So the secondary must make the impossible choice. It can:

1. Double Adams in the red zone, leaving the box light with only seven defenders to stop the run.
2. Single cover Adams, surrendering a touchdown pass to him
3. Double Adams, keep eight in the box, and fail to cover a tight end.

Adams is vital to this offense because his presence unlocks a wide array of red-zone scoring tactics. That's why he is so essential to play in Week 14. He not only leads the team in touchdown receptions. He opens up this offense for tight ends to score 11 touchdowns as well, many times completely undefended in the end zone.

If you are keeping score, that's as many as 25 receiving touchdowns, and we haven't even started to factor in rushing touchdowns.

Yes, a determined secondary can frustrate Adams by doubling or even tripling up coverages. But at what cost? If the offense scores via a tight end or running it into the end zone, it was all for naught. How is it that quarterback Matthew Stafford is so hot this season? Thank the 'Tae Play'.

It's more effective and less controversial than the Tush Push can ever hope to be.

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