Merrill Reese’s Eagles-Rams final call leaves fans with chills

The top 5 most iconic Merrill Reese Eagles calls of all time: Should Jordan Davis’ blocked field goal make the cut?

Per the Philadelphia Inquirer, Reese was recently inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as the recipient of the 2024 Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award. He’s been calling Eagles games since 1978, so compiling a list of his most iconic moments involves some research.

No. 1 has to be the Philly Special, right? Super Bowl LII. Nick Foles out-dueled Tom Brady on a night when Brady passed for a record 505 yards and three touchdowns.

Frankly, both Eagles Super Bowl calls belong at or near the top of the list, but there’s just something about the first that carries more weight.

“And the game is over! The game is over. The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions. Eagles fans everywhere, this is for you! Let the celebration begin!” — Merrill Reese, Super Bowl LII

There’s been some epic return touchdowns like Davis’ throughout Eagles history as well. DeSean Jackson’s walk-off punt return against the New York Giants in 2010 was dubbed the Miracle at the New Meadowlands. There's also Week 6 of the 2003 season, when Brian Westbrook’s electrifying fourth-quarter return stunned — who else? — the Giants in East Rutherford.

There were some epic NFC East battles in the 1990s, with the Cowboys especially, that deserve some consideration here as well.

While incredibly fun and picturesque, Davis’ signature play probably falls somewhere in the top 10, but firmly outside the top five. With the Eagles leading Los Angeles by one point, 27-26, the game was over as soon as the ball was deflected; Davis’ return was just the icing on the cake.