A quarterback sneak is a play in American football where the quarterback takes the snap from the center and immediately dives forward into or over the offensive line in an attempt to gain a few yards. It is usually used in very short yardage situations, where only a yard or two is required for a first down or a touchdown. The play is often expected in situations where a short gain is needed. QB sneaks have drawbacks in that they tend to expose the quarterback to hits from opposing defenders, which can increase the risk of injury. The 2022 Philadelphia Eagles were notorious for their usage of the quarterback sneak, successfully converting 29 of 32 attempts for a first down, a success percentage of over 90%. The Eagles utilized an abnormal rugby scrum style of the play using two players to push quarterback Jalen Hurts forward from behind. The method was so successful, other teams lobbied the NFL to ban it outright.