On a second-and-goal at Washington’s 1-yard-line, the Eagles were about to attempt their signature tush push play when Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu entered the picture.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) is sacked by Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu (4) during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. And the Philadelphia Eagles are well aware of it.

With the Philadelphia Eagles set to take on the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, it's a good time to answer some questions, solicited from readers on Twitter, Bluesky, and Threads. This will be Part I of a two-part mailbag.

The bold play required perfect timing, and that's where Luvu failed. He timed the jump too early on three consecutive plays, earning three encroachment penalties and moving the ball a few inches closer to the goal line with each flag. After the third penalty, officials had enough.

The most dominant offensive play in football reached new heights Sunday when the officials grew tired of seeing a desperate flying linebacker.

When the final tale of the Washington Commanders’ NFC Championship loss to the Philadelphia Eagles is told, the game will be remembered for one play above all others: Frankie Luvu and his over-the-top goal line theatrics to stop the Tush Push.