Chargers Edge Eagles in Wild Overtime Battle
So, let me walk you through what turned into one of the wildest Monday night finishes we’ve seen all season. The Chargers and the Eagles went head-to-head in a game that was messy, dramatic, and absolutely unpredictable right down to the final snap. And in the end, it was Los Angeles that managed to scrap its way to a 22–19 overtime win, thanks to a clutch kick and a perfectly timed interception.
This one was defined by chaos. The Chargers relied heavily on Cameron Dicker, who stepped up in a massive way. He nailed all five of his field-goal attempts, including a go-ahead 54-yarder in overtime that felt like it stretched the length of SoFi Stadium. And even after that, the Eagles had a real chance to steal it. They marched all the way down to the 1-yard line in OT, but the game was suddenly flipped upside down when Jalen Hurts’ throw into double coverage was picked off by Tony Jefferson, who somehow kept his feet inbounds as he sealed the win. It was the kind of play that gets replayed for weeks.
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Justin Herbert battled through the night with a broken left hand, and even though he took a career-worst seven sacks and completed only 12 of 26 passes, he still managed to put the Chargers in positions to score when it mattered. He moved like a quarterback refusing to accept limitations, scrambling for 66 tough yards and pushing through pain that would’ve sidelined most players. His coach, Jim Harbaugh, wasn’t shy about praising him either, calling Herbert a “superhero” with the kind of enthusiasm usually reserved for movie trailers.
On the other side, it was a tough, frustrating outing for the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles. Hurts had a night he’ll want to forget—four interceptions, several off-target throws, and even a bizarre sequence early in the game where he committed two turnovers on the same play. Philadelphia’s offense never settled in, even though Saquon Barkley did his part with a 52-yard touchdown and his second 100-plus yard rushing game of the season. But five total turnovers and a pile of missed opportunities kept them from ever taking control.
The Eagles did hold a brief fourth-quarter lead, and Jake Elliott continued his own field-goal duel by hitting from 44, 54, 30, and 41 yards. But every time they seemed ready to pull away, mistakes dragged them back. By the time overtime arrived, the rhythm was gone, and that final interception only underscored how off-balance the offense looked all night.
In the end, the Chargers moved to 9–4 and tightened the AFC West race, while the Eagles fell to 8–5 and dropped their third straight, raising real questions about where their season is headed. It wasn’t pretty, but it was unforgettable—and it came down to one kick, one interception, and a whole lot of grit.
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