A Philadelphia Eagles reacts as players leave the field after warm ups before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) kneels before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
A Philadelphia Eagles reacts as players leave the field after warm ups before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) kneels before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles scored on a blocked punt on the first drive against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, a week after Jordan Davis blocked a field goal for a scoop and score to seal a win.
Cameron Lafu broke through the offensive line up the middle and blocked Riley Dixon’s punt, Sydney Brown picked it up and returned it 35 yards for a 7-0 lead.
Davis blocked Joshua Karty’s potential game-winning 44-yarder as time expired last week and returned it 61 yards to seal a 33-26 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
On the previous possession, Philadelphia’s Jalen Carter blocked Karty’s 36-yard try.
The Buccaneers have had special teams issues throughout the season. Dixon had a punt blocked in Week 2. Last week, the Jets’ Will McDonald jumped over Tampa Bay’s snapper, blocked a 43-yard try by Chase McLaughlin and returned it 50 yards for a touchdown to give New York a 27-26 lead at Tampa Bay with 1:49 remaining.
Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers down the field to set up McLaughlin’s 36-yarder that won the game as time expired.
