The Philadelphia Eagles delivered one of the most thrilling finishes of the NFL season, thanks to defensive tackle Jordan Davis. On the 50th anniversary of their last two-block game in 1975, history repeated itself when Davis swatted down a late Los Angeles Rams field goal attempt and returned it 61 yards for a touchdown, sealing a dramatic 33-26 victory at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Eagles trailed 26-7 early in the third quarter before mounting a massive comeback. Davis’ heroics came with just three seconds left, turning what looked like a certain Rams win into a frenzied celebration in front of the home crowd. His return speed, clocked at 18.59 mph, was the fastest by any player over 330 pounds since 2017, according to NextGen Stats.
For fans following NFL Week 3 results, this game instantly stood out as one of the most memorable.
Eagles’ Defensive Front Steps Up
It wasn’t just Davis making an impact. Rookie Jalen Carter also blocked a field goal earlier in the fourth quarter, taking advantage of a weakened Rams offensive line. With starting guard Steve Avila sidelined and Kevin Dotson in and out of the lineup, the Rams struggled to hold off Philadelphia’s relentless pressure.
The Eagles’ special teams, coached by Joe Pannunzio, identified vulnerabilities and executed perfectly, showing how coaching adjustments can directly change outcomes. You can find more on this game through the ESPN recap.
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Rams Left Searching for Answers
The Los Angeles Rams struggles weren’t limited to special teams. Quarterback Matthew Stafford and running back Kyren Williams put up points early, but miscues down the stretch proved costly. Rams coach Sean McVay admitted postgame that execution breakdowns were the difference, refusing to lean on injuries as an excuse.
For Los Angeles, the loss dropped them to 2-1 on the season, while the Eagles improved to 3-0, riding momentum into their upcoming matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
You can check your site’s NFL team standings to see how this win impacts the NFC East race.
A Historic Moment for Philadelphia
This marked the Eagles’ first comeback from a 19-point second-half deficit since the famous Miracle at the New Meadowlands in 2010, when DeSean Jackson returned a punt for the game-winning touchdown against the Giants.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts summed it up best after the game: “It’s exciting because you stay in the moment, play each play as its own, and let the results show.”
With Davis anchoring a defense that looks sharper each week, the Eagles remain one of the NFC’s top contenders. For full season coverage, readers can visit your NFL season updates page.
