In a Monday Night Football showdown, the Los Angeles Chargers edged the Philadelphia Eagles 22‑19 in overtime, turning a field‑goal‑heavy game into a defensive thriller.
Game Summary
The Chargers won the overtime toss and kicked a field goal first, forcing Jalen Hurts to either win the game or settle for a tie. The game was largely a field‑goal duel until the Eagles added a few points in the fourth quarter, but Los Angeles rallied late to force overtime.
Defensive Highlights
A pivotal moment came when fifth‑round pick Cam Hart deflected a Hurts pass near the end zone. Tony Jefferson seized the opportunity, making a play on the fly to intercept the ball. In overtime, edge rusher Odafe Oweh was penalized on a 4th‑and‑4 for a five‑yard infraction, giving Philadelphia a free first down that could have sealed the game.
Quarterback Showdowns
Jalen Hurts completed 21 of 40 passes for 240 yards, threw four interceptions, and was credited with a lost fumble after his own pick. Saquon Barkley rushed for 122 yards on 20 carries, including a 52‑yard touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter. Justin Herbert finished 12 of 26 for 139 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and a fumble. Despite a broken hand that had surgery a week earlier, Herbert rushed for 66 yards on 10 carries, with a 15‑yard run. The drive that won the game was Herbert’s 19th career game‑winning drive in the 4th quarter or overtime, the second‑most in the NFL since 2020 after Patrick Mahomes.
Key Takeaways
- The Chargers’ overtime win improves their record to 9‑4.
- Jalen Hurts struggled with four interceptions and a lost fumble.
- Justin Herbert’s broken hand did not stop him from leading a game‑winning drive.
The victory keeps the Chargers competitive in a crowded AFC, while the Eagles fall to 8‑5 in a tight NFC schedule.
