Eagles’ 2010 Meadowlands comeback resurfaces

Four touchdowns in 7:28 erased a 31-10 deficit.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read

My favorite Eagles memory! I can still see Coach Coughlin confronting the punter on the way to the locker room. Haha! h Via @MoveTheSticks on X

What happened: Philadelphia returned a punt 65 yards for a touchdown on the final play to win 38-31 on Dec. 19, 2010. Coach Coughlin confronted the punter afterward over the decision to keep the ball in bounds.

Why it matters: The victory moved the Eagles to 10-4 and gave them a one-game NFC East lead. It marked the NFL’s first punt-return touchdown on the final play of regulation.

By the numbers: Philadelphia finished with 418 yards, including 197 rushing, and averaged 7.1 yards per play.

What to watch: Philadelphia now turns from preseason to the upcoming 2026 schedule.

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