Instead of a run, a “tush push” or any version of a quarterback sneak, Patrick Mahomes dropped back to pass and threw the ball away under pressure.

Source: https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/nfl-general-news/3258982/analysis-todd-bowles-using-a-timeout-over-a-10-second-runoff-was-biggest-coaching-blunder-in-week-9.html

Instead of a straightforward quarterback sneak, Hurts would receive assistance from his teammates in the backfield.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/eagles-dallas-goedert-says-teams-hated-jalen-hurts-qb-sneak/

Love threw touchdown passes of 21 yards to rookie Dontayvion Wicks and 5 yards to Romeo Dobbs and scored on a quarterback sneak as the Packers snapped a two-game losing streak.

Source: https://wtop.com/nfl/2023/12/lions-secure-first-division-title-since-1993-with-30-24-win-over-vikings/

While the quarterback sneak on short yardage plays is nearly indefensible, it is not impossible to stop.

Source: https://www.burntorangenation.com/2023/9/18/23877936/texas-longhorns-defense-wyoming-cowboys-sacks-turnovers-third-downs-fourth-downs