Posted on 09/22/2025 7:31:53 PM PDT by DoodleBob
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles fans everywhere lost their minds when Jordan Davis blocked the Rams’ game-winning field goal and ran it back for a touchdown, securing a wild Week 3 win.
But no one reacted quite like Merrill Reese.
Reese, the Eagles’ legendary play-by-play radio broadcaster on 94.1 WIP, was in pure shock as he called the game’s decisive play next to commentator Mike Quick.
Davis’ block, his second of the day, denied Rams kicker Joshua Karty a game-winning, 44-yard field goal against the Eagles on Sunday in south Philadelphia.
Davis, the 336-pound defensive tackle, then picked the ball up and raced 61 yards the other way for a touchdown.
The play set fireworks off, both literally and figuratively, around Lincoln Financial Field. But those listening at home or in their cars got treated to an electric call from Reese.
Reese: “The ball is spotted. The kick is away. And it’s blocked! It’s blocked! It’s picked up by the Eagles! Running with it is Davis. 30 ... 20 ... 10 ... 5 ... touchdown! Game over! Jordan Davis!”
Quick: “Are you kidding me?”
Reese: “Blocked him again!”
Quick: “Are you kidding me?”
Reese: “Blocked him again! Have you ever seen anything like this?”
Quick: “Do you believe in miracles?”
Reese: “The Rams are standing silent. They can’t believe what just happened. ... What a great, great game. What a great, great comeback. And the final score is 33-26.”
Now if only the Tigers could snap out of it.
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