Eagles rally from 19 down to beat Rams on blocked FG return

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles rallied from a 19 point deficit to stun the visiting Los Angeles Rams 33-26 on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, sealing the comeback when defensive tackle Jordan Davis blocked a 44-yard, game-winning field goal as time expired and returned the loose ball 61 yards for a touchdown.

The victory, in the Week 3 afternoon window on Sept. 21, completed a 20-point second-half swing for the reigning Super Bowl champions and moved Philadelphia to 3-0. The Rams fell to 2-1, handing the Eagles a head-to-head tiebreaker in the early NFC pecking order.

Los Angeles dominated the first half, limiting the Eagles to 33 total yards and taking a 19-7 lead into halftime. Matthew Stafford connected on a 44-yard touchdown to Davante Adams and the Rams’ ground game frequently found success, but Los Angeles repeatedly stalled in the red zone and settled for field goals. Rams kicker Joshua Karty converted multiple long attempts earlier in the game but saw two crucial kicks blocked late, the final block transforming the result.

Philadelphia answered in the second half as quarterback Jalen Hurts, who scored on a short rushing touchdown early, threw three second-half...