Eagles rally to beat Rams on walk-off blocked kick, stay undefeated at 3-0

The Philadelphia Eagles overcame a 26-7 deficit in the third quarter to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 33-26 at Lincoln Financial Field and move to 3-0 on the season. The comeback was sealed when Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis blocked a potential game-winning field goal by Rams kicker Joshua Karty and scooped up the ball for a walk-off touchdown. The special teams sequence capped a night in which Philadelphia erased a big early gap and finished with a surge that left Rams fans stunned.

Joshua Karty had a chance to win the game with a 44-yard field goal, but Davis came free off the line and blocked the kick. The ball rolled loose and Davis recovered, setting up the Eagles for the dramatic finish. Earlier in the game, another Georgia Bulldogs alumnus, Jalen Carter, blocked a Karty field-goal attempt. The two players — Davis and Carter — were lined up near the long snapper on both pivotal plays, illustrating the impact of the defense and special teams in a game that swung on a few decisive moments.

Philadelphia's comeback began after halftime, when four straight Eagles touchdowns changed the trajectory of the game. The Rams, who had started strong, surrendered the lead late in the third quarter as the visitors reeled off a series of productive drives and big plays. The rally was aided by a wave of momentum on special teams and defense that flipped the script at Lincoln Financial Field, turning the home crowd into a factor as the clock wound down.

From a technical standpoint, Jordan Davis reached a top speed of 18.59 miles per hour on the key return, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. The speed mark is notable given Davis's listed weight of more than 330 pounds, making it one of the fastest accelerations by a player of his size since at least 2017. That burst helped stifle the Rams' attempt to secure a late win and keep Philadelphia's defense on the field for long stretches as the offense took over.

The win marks another milestone for a Philadelphia team that has been highly productive in recent seasons. Including the postseason, the Eagles have won 19 of their last 20 games, with their only loss in that span coming during the 2024 regular season against the Washington Commanders. The Rams, meanwhile, saw their undefeated streak end in a game that will be remembered for the decisive late stops and the walk-off score that followed.

The rematch had a high level of significance, as both teams were coming off strong showings and attempting to assert themselves early in the season. The outcome reaffirms Philadelphia's status as a team that can win games in multiple ways, relying on both offense and a last-minute defensive play to seal the result. For the Rams, the loss will be a reminder that even a strong start can be undone by a late surge from a familiar rival, particularly when the defense and special teams deliver in unison during a pivotal moment.