Philadelphia native and South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley joined Eagles fans everywhere in celebrating a wild, historic victory on Sunday night. Defensive tackle Jordan Davis became the heaviest player in NFL history to return a blocked kick for a touchdown of 50-plus yards, sealing a dramatic win over the Los Angeles Rams.
The game-winning play prompted an enthusiastic reaction from Staley on social media, highlighting her deep-rooted passion for her hometown team.
How Did Dawn Staley Celebrate Jordan Davis’s Historic Moment?
The South Carolina women’s basketball coach took to social media following the Eagles’ 33-26 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, posting on X, “ARE YOU KIDDIN ME?!!! Big Boy Jordan Davis!! Let’s freaking gooooooo @Eagles!!!”
Staley grew up in Philadelphia and starred at Dobbins Tech High School before her legendary career at Virginia. She remains a passionate supporter of local teams and has become a beloved figure among Philadelphia sports fans. Her reaction showed exactly what millions of Eagles fans felt watching the dramatic finish.
Her reaction shows just how invested Staley remains in Philadelphia athletics. She celebrates one of the most memorable plays in recent Eagles history.
What NFL Record Did Jordan Davis Break Against the Rams?
The Philadelphia Eagles trailed the Los Angeles Rams 26-21 in Week 3 when the Rams lined up for what looked like a game-winning field goal as time expired. That’s when Davis delivered the play of his NFL career, blocking Joshua Karty’s 44-yard field goal attempt and returning it 61 yards for a touchdown.
According to the NFL’s official announcement, the 336-pound defensive tackle became the heaviest player in league history to return a blocked kick 50-plus yards for a score.
David reached 18.59 mph during the return, a remarkable speed for a player weighing over 330 pounds. The former Georgia star’s athleticism has always set him apart, dating back to his legendary 4.78-second 40-yard dash at the 2022 NFL Combine.
Beyond the record-setting return, Davis contributed five tackles and one sack in the victory. Earlier in the game, his fourth-down stop helped shift momentum toward Philadelphia, capping off a complete effort that made his game-winning heroics possible.
This historic moment continued Davis’s strong start to the 2025 season, during which he emerged as a key rotational piece in Philadelphia’s defensive front. Through three games, he’s recorded nine solo tackles and maintained his reputation as one of the league’s most disruptive interior linemen. The Eagles exercised his fifth-year option earlier this year, locking him in through 2026 at $12.938 million.
Davis’s size, speed, and football IQ keep giving opposing offenses trouble, and his big moment Sunday helped Philadelphia improve to 3-0. The Eagles stayed undefeated while keeping their NFC East lead with a comeback win that proved they can find ways to win close games.