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Eagles’ Last-Play Block Caps Week 3 Filled With Walk-Offs and Special Teams Drama

Special teams and late comebacks swung results across the league, with five games decided on the final play.

Overview

  • Philadelphia erased a 26-7 deficit to beat the Rams 33-26 as Jordan Davis blocked a 44-yard field-goal try and returned it 61 yards for a touchdown on the final snap.
  • Five games were settled on the last play, four by field goals, highlighting a week where blocks and returns directly determined outcomes.
  • Cleveland stunned Green Bay 13-10 after blocking a potential go-ahead kick, then winning on Andre Szmyt’s 55-yarder as time expired.
  • Kansas City secured its first win of the season with a 22-9 victory over the Giants, while fill-in starters Mac Jones, Carson Wentz and Marcus Mariota also led winning efforts for the 49ers, Vikings and Commanders.
  • Indianapolis moved to 3-0 as Daniel Jones became the first quarterback of the Super Bowl era to open a season with three passing and three rushing touchdowns and no interceptions.