Eagles Soar with Blocked Punt Touchdown Against Buccaneers

On September 29, 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles got off to a strong start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, scoring a touchdown on a blocked punt on their opening drive. Cameron Lafu broke through the Buccaneers' offensive line and blocked Riley Dixon's punt, with Sydney Brown scooping up the ball and returning it 35 yards for the score.

This comes just a week after the Eagles' Jordan Davis blocked a potential game-winning 44-yard field goal attempt by the Los Angeles Rams' Joshua Karty, returning it 61 yards to seal a 33-26 victory for Philadelphia. The Buccaneers have faced special teams struggles throughout the 2025 season, with Dixon having a punt blocked in Week 2 and the team allowing a blocked field goal that was returned for a touchdown by the New York Jets' Will McDonald last week.

Despite these special teams woes, the Buccaneers were able to rally and defeat the Jets, with Baker Mayfield leading them down the field to set up a game-winning 36-yard field goal by Chase McLaughlin as time expired. The Eagles' dominant special teams performance on Sunday will be a key factor as they look to continue their strong start to the season.