Exciting Mics Ep. 14 Summary

Eagles WIN vs Rams, Jordan Davis Blocked FG, Buccaneers Preview & More
Date: September 25, 2025
Hosts: Reed Blankenship & Cooper DeJean

Episode Overview

This episode celebrates the Philadelphia Eagles' dramatic win over the Los Angeles Rams, marked by historic blocked field goals and a game-changing touchdown from Jordan Davis. Reed and Cooper break down the “ugly but exciting” victory, dive into standout moments and player performances, and preview the challenging Week 4 matchup against the undefeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As always, they mix football insights with behind-the-scenes stories, fashion talk, fan Q&A, and a dose of locker-room humor—offering listeners a candid, inside look at life as Eagles DBs.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Rams Game: Instant Reaction, Blocked FG Heroics, and "Finding a Way"

• Historic Win, Emotional Highs and Lows [03:16–04:10]
  • Both hosts agree this was one of the “ugliest” yet most eventful games they’ve played.
  • Reed: “It felt like a loss. But you can still learn from wins like that… Let's flush all the mistakes.” [03:51]
  • Cooper: “We found a way. That’s the biggest thing.” [03:38]
• Re-living the Blocked Field Goal & Touchdown [01:15–02:29; 05:20–06:33]
  • The duo recounts the chaos as Jordan Davis returned the blocked field goal for a touchdown.
  • Cooper: “I literally jumped on top of the pile and rolled into the stands… and just partied with the fans.” [01:23]
  • Reed: “The thing is, bro, like they get that kind of push every week… But the way they pushed back on that one was… there was no shot…” [02:19]
• Jordan Davis Makes NFL History [07:12–07:28]
  • Reed: “Heaviest player in NFL history to return a blocked kick of 50+ yards for a touchdown.”
  • Cooper: “That’s probably one of my favorite wins of all time in my football career, dude.” [07:35]
• Game Adversity & Locker Room Mindset [07:42–08:23]
  • Reed shares the confidence in the locker room to "put the ball down and get a stop" after setbacks.
  • Cooper reminds listeners: “Last time the Eagles had multiple blocked field goals in a game was exactly 50 years from that date.” [08:23]

2. Breaking Down the Rams’ Offense & Eagles’ Defensive Adjustments

• Challenging Offensive Schemes [09:08–09:34]
  • Cooper highlights the “so much motion… so much back and forth” McVay employs and how challenging that is to defend.
  • Reed: “You hate that as a defensive player because you can’t really anticipate stuff.” [09:34]
• Shout-outs for Key Defensive Moments [10:05–10:16]
  • Zach Baun’s interception on the opening drive credited as a game-changer.
  • Cooper: “Exciting Mics alumni Zach Baun with an INT on the opening drive… that was huge for us.” [10:05]
• Fred Johnson’s Impact as Next Man Up [10:49–11:40]
  • Lane Johnson's injury required Fred Johnson to step in, which he did seamlessly.
  • Cooper: “Fred… stepped in multiple times and just… held down the fort, which is cool to see.” [11:16]

3. Offensive Standouts: Snake Eyes & A.J. Brown

• "Snake Eyes" Breakout [11:40–12:40]
  • Reed and Cooper marvel at his toughness and “freak” ability after the catch.
  • Cooper: “There's not many guys in the NFL that can one, make that catch, but do what he does after the catch.” [12:23]
• A.J. Brown’s Consistency
  • A.J. Brown’s stat line mirrors his performance from last season—a wild coincidence.
  • Reed: “He had the exact same stats as he did last year.” [21:42]

4. Week 4 Preview: Buccaneers and the Challenge Ahead

• Tampa Bay Game Scouting [22:06–24:30]
  • Both teams are 3-0; Baker Mayfield is highlighted as a talented, clutch quarterback.
  • Cooper: “He’s got that clutch gene.” [23:01]
  • The Eagles are heading to Tampa a day early to get acclimated to the heat.
  • Reed recalls last year’s game: “I was on all fours at one point, bro. I didn’t know where I was. It was tough.” [24:02]
• Key Focus: Staying “1–0” each week and prepping for consistently tough opponents.

5. Fashion, Locker Room Life, and Celebrity Eagles Fans

• Tunnel Outfits & Pre-Game Rituals [14:46–19:01]
  • The duo shares their game-day fits, with Reed admitting his wife calls most style shots.
  • Shout-out to custom “Save Our Sundays” hats and vintage “jorts” coming back into style.
• Celebrity Sightings [19:04–20:21]
  • Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid get Eagles superfan nods, with Reed and Cooper sharing wishful talk about Cooper’s cheesesteak.
  • Cooper: “There’s a lot of celebrities that are Eagles fans, which… why wouldn’t you be, you know?” [19:55]

6. Week 3 Game Balls

• Awarded To: [20:38–21:59]
  • Jordan Davis – five tackles, one sack, one TFL, one QB hit, one touchdown, and a blocked field goal. “Doing it all man.” [21:17]
  • A.J. Brown – six catches for 109 yards and a touchdown [21:36]
  • Fred Johnson – for stepping up after injury

7. Fan Q&A: Hometown Memories, Nicknames, and Rivalries

• Hometown Love [28:09–29:04]
  • Reed misses Waffle House from home.
  • Cooper misses the low-key, no-traffic towns of his youth versus Philly hustle.
• Nickname for Carter & Davis? [29:45–31:01]
  • Fans suggest “Thick Jims” and "Dog Pound" for the big-man duo; poll teased for Instagram.
• Hosts vs. Host Showdown [31:48–32:44]
  • Fan asks who would win in a one-on-one route battle; Cooper claims himself, Reed laughs it off.
• Best NFL Receiving Corps? [32:51–33:41]
  • Both hosts discuss Bengals and Rams, but ultimately, “I’m taking the Eagles, though.” [33:44]

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• On Jordan Davis’s Touchdown:
  • Cooper: “He was moving. I mean, 18 miles an hour.” [07:08]
  • Reed: “330, running 18 miles an hour. I mean, that’s just scary.” [07:17]
• On Being Down but Confident:
  • Reed: “You’re confident because you’re confident with the guys around you… Put the ball down. Regardless of what it is. Let’s go get a stop.” [07:55]
• On Eagles History:
  • Cooper: “Last time the Eagles had multiple blocked field goals in a game was exactly 50 years from that date.” [08:23]
• On Fred Johnson’s Readiness:
  • Cooper: “Fred’s been a guy who’s been around for a while now... Stepped in multiple times and held down the fort.” [11:16]
• On Showing Up Stylish:
  • Reed: “Look good, feel good, feel good, play good, right?” [14:46]
• On Celebrity Eagles Fans:
  • Cooper: “There’s a lot of like celebrities that are Eagles fans, which, I mean… why wouldn’t you be, you know?” [19:55]
• On Game Preparation Mindset:
  • Reed: “Just gotta think 1 and 0 each week, man.” [24:32]

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | 01:15 | Blocked FG play and celebration recap | | 03:16 | Opening: “What’s exciting you this week?” — Rams win reflections | | 07:12 | Jordan Davis’s record-breaking play | | 08:23 | Historic blocked field goal stats | | 09:08 | Rams’ offense breakdown | | 10:05 | Zach Baun’s opening INT | | 10:49 | Lane Johnson injury; Fred Johnson steps up | | 12:40 | Snake Eyes’ highlight catches | | 14:46 | Tunnel outfits and pregame fashion talk | | 19:04 | Celebrity Eagles fans shout-outs | | 20:38 | Week 3 game balls | | 22:06 | Buccaneers preview | | 27:54 | Fan Q&A begins | | 29:45 | Fan asks for Carter/Davis nickname | | 31:48 | Fan asks: who’d win in routes, and about best receiving corps |

Tone and Style

• Candid, playful, and authentically “locker room”—comfortable with self-deprecating humor and inside jokes.
• Deep football analysis balanced with stories, fashion banter, and shout-outs.

For Listeners

If you missed the episode, this recap highlights the gritty win against the Rams, new Eagles folklore courtesy of Jordan Davis, and a candid look at the Eagles DBs’ life on and off the field. Catch their takes on everything from football fashion to fantasy picks, and don't miss next week as they prep for the big matchup vs. the Buccaneers!

Go Birds!