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The Los Angeles Chargers forced Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts to commit a career-high turnovers, including a game-winning interception in overtime near the end zone to seal a 22-19 victory on “Monday Night Football.”
The Eagles and Chargers came into this game with 8-4 records, but it was the latter who helped their playoff chances as they improve to 9-4.
Meanwhile, the Eagles, still owning the NFC East lead, improved to 8-5.
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Tony Jefferson of the Los Angeles Chargers intercepts a pass intended for Jahan Dotson #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles during overtime at SoFi Stadium on December 8, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
It was a turnover-filled game for both of these teams, but it was Hurts who had five total turnovers while throwing four interceptions, including one on what could have been a game-winning drive in overtime.
On first-and-10 from the Chargers’ 17-yard line and down three points, Hurts sold a play action to Saquon Barkley and rolled out to his right. He looked to hit Jahan Dotson near the goal line, but Cam Hart, who had one of the interceptions earlier in the game, showed up and made a terrific spike pass.
Safety Tony Jefferson was rushing to cover Dotson, and he quickly located the football in the air, secured it and stayed inbounds as SoFi Stadium erupted.
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It was a play that helped the Chargers earn a home win, but it didn’t come easy as the Eagles defense itself kept their team in the game with forced turnovers.
Justin Herbert, who was seven days away from undergoing surgical repair on his left hand, was also intercepted and saw a strip-sack heading toward the Eagles on consecutive drives late in the first half.
But while Herbert struggled in the passing game (12 of 26 for 139 yards and a touchdown pass to Omarion Hampton on the first drive), he managed to get the job done with his legs.
Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers warms up before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium on December 8, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
Herbert rushed 10 times for 66 yards to lead his team in the ground game, which included 26 yards on the final drive in regulation to give Cameron Dicker a chance to make his fourth of five field goal attempts to force overtime.
He did it again when the Chargers first got the ball back in overtime, where Dicker buried a 54-yard attempt to go a perfect 5-for-5 to take a 22-19 lead.
Philadelphia got a huge break in its overtime drive after Odafe Oweh was called for a neutral zone infraction on fourth-and-4, allowing another set of downs on what could have been the game-ending play.
Still, the Chargers’ defense came through when they needed another turnover all night, and it was fitting that they finally closed the deal.
The Chargers’ leading receiver was Kimani Vidal, who completed a short 60-yard pass on the first drive for Los Angeles that ultimately allowed Hampton to catch a touchdown in his return since breaking his left ankle in Week 5.
Omarion Hampton of the Los Angeles Chargers scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium on December 8, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
For the Eagles, they managed to sack Herbert seven times, as Jalyx Hunt led the way with 2.5 sacks on the night. On offense, Hurts connected well with AJ Brown, as he secured six of his 13 targets for 100 yards. Dallas Goedert added 78 yards on eight catches, while DeVonta Smith had four catches for 37 yards.
Saquon Barkley, who the Eagles and their fans hoped could break out like he did in 2024, ran 52 yards to the end zone early in the fourth quarter for a touchdown that made it 16-13 for the Eagles. He totaled 122 rushing yards on 20 touches in the backfield.
Hurts finished the game 21 of 40 for 240 yards with no touchdowns – one to Brown was called back earlier in the game due to a Jordan Mailata holding penalty – and his four interceptions.
Hurts also fumbled on a play where he was intercepted, while recovering an early fumble from the Chargers defender who spotted him, but the ball was knocked out of his hands and recovered by Los Angeles.
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The Eagles hope to end their three-game losing streak next week when they host the Las Vegas Raiders at home.
Meanwhile, Herbert and the Chargers will look to continue against their bitter AFC West rival, the Kansas City Chiefs, who are desperate to keep their own playoff hopes alive at 6-7.
