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Jordan Davis’ Walk-Off Block-and-Return Sends Eagles to 3-0 After 19-Point Rally

The play highlighted Philadelphia’s use of top defenders on special teams.

Jordan Davis #90 of the Philadelphia Eagles returns a blocked field goal for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 21, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Sep 21, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaves the field against the Los Angeles Rams after the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The 336-pound defensive tackle blocked a potential game-winning 44-yard field goal as time expired, scooped the ball and ran 61 yards to seal the Eagles’ 33-26 win over the Rams after trailing 26-7.
  • Philadelphia blocked two fourth-quarter attempts by Joshua Karty, with Jalen Carter swatting a 36-yarder earlier; it was the Eagles’ first game with multiple blocked field goals since Sept. 21, 1975, and one of only a few NFL instances since 2001.
  • Per NFL Next Gen Stats, Davis reached 18.59 mph on the return, the fastest recorded for any player over 330 pounds, and at his listed 336 pounds he became the heaviest player to return a blocked kick 50-plus yards for a touchdown.
  • Davis had pushed to align next to Carter on the kick block unit after film study, and the duo exploited a late-game personnel change on the Rams’ protection to create penetration on both blocks.
  • Coach Nick Sirianni credited starters’ buy-in on special teams as the Eagles extended their home winning streak to 12 and moved to 3-0, with Lane Johnson expected to play at Tampa Bay in Week 4’s matchup of unbeatens.