It does look like a QB sneak. There's also a guy that runs in late looking like he's going to give a shove. There was bad execution all around it seems. The problem I see is in the preparation. I don't think teams practice the play near as much as Philly and timing is not the same. Heck just a few weeks ago Daboll said they ran it in a game and never really practiced it. Just a walkthrough. Result was a failed conversion and 2 players from the Giants injured on the play. Schmidtz has been out 3 weeks now.
And agree. The Vikings defender wasn't taking a cheap shot. He's trying to make a play. Can't blame him. But, there is I believe some train of thought that the league can still point to a play like this and say "See, unsafe. Exposes the head." If they choose to act on it.