Jalen Hurts commits career-high 5 turnovers as Eagles drop third straight in OT loss to Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers forced Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts to commit a career-high in turnovers including a game-winning interception in overtime near the end zone to seal a - preeminence on Monday Night Football Both the Eagles and Chargers came into this tournament with an - record but it s the latter who helped their playoff chances as they move to - Meanwhile the Eagles still owners of the NFC East lead moved to - CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COMIt was a turnover-filled meeting for both of these teams but it was Hurts who had five total turnovers as he threw four interceptions including one on what could ve been a game-winning drive in overtime On first-and- from the Chargers -yard line and down three points Hurts sold a play-action to Saquon Barkley and rolled out to his right He was looking to hit Jahan Dotson near the goal line but Cam Hart who had one of the interceptions earlier in the challenge laid out and made a tremendous tip of the pass Safety Tony Jefferson was streaking over to cover Dotson and he expeditiously located the football in the air secured it and stayed in bounds as SoFi Stadium erupted EAGLES STAR TURNS THE BALL OVER TWICE IN ONE CHAOTIC PLAY VS CHARGERSIt was a play that helped the Chargers squeak out a mastery at home but it wasn t easy as the Eagles defense kept their unit in the event with forced turnovers themselves Justin Herbert who was seven days from having his left hand surgically repaired was also intercepted and saw a strip-sack go the Eagles way on back-to-back drives near the end of the first half But while Herbert struggled in the pass encounter -of- for yards and a touchdown pass to Omarion Hampton on the opening drive he was able to get the job done with his legs Herbert rushed times for yards to lead his squad in the ground event which included yards on the final drive in regulation to allow Cameron Dicker the chance to nail his fourth of five field goal attempts to force overtime He did so again when the Chargers first got the ball in overtime where Dicker would bury a -yard attempt to go a perfect -for- to take the - lead Philadelphia would catch a massive break in their overtime drive after Odafe Oweh was called for a neutral zone infraction on fourth-and- allowing a fresh set of downs on what could ve been the game-ending play Nonetheless this Chargers' defense came through when they needed another turnover all night long and it was only right they sealed the deal in the end The leading receiver for the Chargers was Kimani Vidal who took a short pass yards on the opening drive for Los Angeles that ultimately set up Hampton s touchdown catch in his return since developing his left ankle in Week For the Eagles they were able to sack Herbert seven times as Jalyx Hunt led the way with sacks on the night On offense Hurts connected well with A J Brown as he secured six of his targets for yards Dallas Goedert added yards on eight catches while DeVonta Smith had four catches for yards Saquon Barkley who the Eagles and its fanbase have been hoping could break out like he did in managed to fly for yards into the end zone at the beginning of the fourth quarter for a touchdown that made it - Eagles He had yards rushing on touches in the backfield Hurts finished the challenge -of- for yards with no touchdowns one to Brown was called back earlier in the challenge due to a Jordan Mailata holding penalty and his four interceptions Hurts also fumbled on a play where he was intercepted as he scooped up an initial fumble by the Chargers defender who picked him off but the ball was knocked out of his hands and recovered by Los Angeles The Eagles will hope to break their three-game losing streak next week when they host the Las Vegas Raiders at home Meanwhile Herbert and the Chargers will look to keep it rolling against their bitter AFC West rival the Kansas City Chiefs who are desperate to keep their own playoff hopes alive at - Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter