The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a 22-19 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football, dropping to 8-5 with their third straight defeat. Quarterback Jalen Hurts threw four interceptions and lost a fumble in a turnover-plagued game that featured 13 penalties and six total turnovers. Despite the setback, the Eagles maintain a lead in the NFC East over the Dallas Cowboys.
The Eagles hosted the Chargers in a crucial Week 14 matchup at Lincoln Financial Field, but turnovers proved costly in a sloppy affair that extended into overtime. Jalen Hurts struggled immensely, accounting for five turnovers—including four interceptions and one fumble—which directly contributed to the Chargers' victory. A bizarre sequence in the second quarter saw three turnovers occur on a single play, with Hurts responsible for two of them.
The Chargers, now 9-4, were not flawless themselves, committing three turnovers and drawing 13 penalties alongside the Eagles. However, they capitalized on Philadelphia's mistakes to secure the win and stay in contention in the AFC West, trailing the Denver Broncos (11-2) by two games. For the Eagles, the loss stings as they hold a slim edge over the 6-6-1 Cowboys in the NFC East race.
Post-game reactions highlighted the frustration in Philadelphia. Former Eagles center Jason Kelce, now retired, posted 'Fml' on X after the defeat. During the broadcast, analysts Troy Aikman and Joe Buck suggested the team consider bringing Kelce out of retirement to bolster the banged-up offensive line, noting the recent return of 37-year-old Brandon Graham. Head coach Nick Sirianni remained optimistic, stating, 'We have won a lot of football games. Right now, we've lost three in a row... We're built to overcome, and we know how to do that.'
Hurts took responsibility, saying, 'That starts with me and how I play, how I lead... It’s about how I respond to a test. And what level of resilience and resolve I have to push forward.' With key games ahead, including a matchup against the Raiders, the Eagles must regroup to solidify their playoff positioning.