REPORT: Proposed NFL rule change to limit Bills Josh Allen negatively

This would significantly impact Buffalo’s offense.

Around this time each year, NFL teams have the opportunity to submit proposals for potential rule changes. Whether these proposals are approved is another matter—some get implemented, while others do not. The Buffalo Bills are no strangers to rule changes.

One of the most well-known rule changes influenced by the Bills was the modification of playoff overtime rules, ensuring both teams get a chance to possess the ball. This change stemmed from the 2022 AFC Divisional Round game between the Bills and Chiefs, where a coin toss in overtime gave Kansas City possession, preventing Josh Allen and the Bills from getting a chance to respond in a thrilling fourth quarter.

Now, all playoff teams benefit from this rule, guaranteeing at least one offensive possession in overtime. However, a newly proposed rule change could have a negative impact on Josh Allen and the Bills.

Proposed rule change from Green Bay Packers could affect Bills negatively

The Packers have proposed a rule change that would effectively eliminate the infamous “tush push” play, a strategy heavily used by both the Bills and the Eagles due to the strengths of their quarterbacks. Both teams have found great success with this play, but now there’s a possibility it could be banned—something that frankly shouldn’t happen.

Not every team utilizes this play, and it’s the defense’s responsibility to find a way to stop it. In reality, it’s just another version of a QB sneak. While not every team has a physically imposing quarterback like Jalen Hurts or Josh Allen, nothing prevents them from attempting their own version of the tush push.

If this rule change is approved, the Bills would lose the ability to leverage Josh Allen’s size to gain those crucial one or two yards on third- and fourth-down conversions. This could force Joe Brady and the offense to adjust their approach in short-yardage situations.