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Eagles’ Special Teams Extend Surge With Blocked Punt TD Against Buccaneers

The feat gives Philadelphia consecutive touchdowns via a blocked field goal return followed by a blocked punt return, a first in NFL history per Opta.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: Members of the Philadelphia Eagles defense celebrate a blocked punt returned for a touchdown by Sydney Brown #21 of the Philadelphia Eagles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarterin the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Sep 21, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown (21) before action against the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Sydney Brown returned a blocked first-quarter punt 35 yards for a touchdown in Tampa Bay to open the scoring.
  • The play staked the Eagles to an early 7-0 lead in their Week 4 matchup with the Buccaneers.
  • Philadelphia has three blocked kicks or punts across its past two games.
  • In Week 3 against the Rams, Jordan Davis blocked a potential game-winning field goal, recovered it, and returned it for a touchdown as time expired.
  • Earlier in that Rams game, Jalen Carter blocked a kick and was later fined for taunting the Los Angeles sideline.