Chargers Top Eagles
- Updated: December 9, 2025
In a season marred by inconsistency for the Los Angeles Chargers, their “Monday Night Football” outing appeared headed toward a loss in a similar fashion.
The Chargers’ defense was suffocating, forcing five turnovers from Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, the most in the Super Bowl MVP’s career. But after an opening-drive touchdown, the Chargers’ offense stalled.
But L.A.’s defense got a stop when it needed it most as safety Tony Jefferson intercepted Hurts’ pass to secure a 22-19 overtime win. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert rushed for 66 yards, the third most in his career, just seven days after surgery on a fracture in his left hand.
It was the biggest win of the season for the Chargers, who appeared to be spiraling out of playoff contention. The victory could help propel them into the postseason for the second year in a row.
Coming into Monday night’s game on a two-game slide, the Eagles needed Hurts to pull the offense out of its funk and lead the team to a stabilizing win over the Chargers.
Instead, he put forth one of the worst performances of his career, factoring heavily into their loss.
Hurts had five turnovers, including an interception in overtime that ended a promising drive near the goal line. He was protecting the football as well as anyone for the bulk of the season, but he has seven giveaways over the past two games. His receiving corps could have helped him more — A.J. Brown’s drop over the middle in the second half led to a pick — but Hurts held the offense back more than anyone against L.A.
A mediocre outing would have been enough on a night when the defense registered seven sacks and Saquon Barkley rediscovered some of his 2024 magic with a 50-plus-yard touchdown run.
The Eagles remain in a solid position to win the NFC East. But their offensive woes have hit crisis levels, stoking fears in Philadelphia that the defending champs are careering toward a 2023-like collapse.
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