BREAKING: Chargers outlast Eagles in wild OT, 22-19, behind Dicker’s 54-yard dagger
Instant Classic at SoFi
Stop what you are doing. Monday Night Football just delivered a roller coaster in Inglewood. The Chargers beat the Eagles 22-19 in overtime, and it felt like a playoff game in December heat.
Cameron Dicker drilled a 54-yard field goal in OT. The ball tracked true off his foot, the stadium went still, then it erupted. Minutes later, safety Tony Jefferson snatched Jalen Hurts’ pass at the 1-yard line to end it. Chargers to 9-4. Eagles drop to 8-5.
Eight total turnovers shaped the night. Five came from Philadelphia. Three came from Los Angeles. It was messy, tense, and thrilling, all in one package.
Turnovers Tell the Story
Jalen Hurts had the worst turnover game of his career. He threw four interceptions. He also lost a fumble. The second-quarter sequence will live on coaching cut-ups for years. On one play, Hurts was credited with both an interception and a lost fumble. It was a mix of bad luck, bad timing, and great pursuit by the Chargers.
Los Angeles did not play clean either. Their offense gave the ball away three times. But the Chargers kept their nerve. They won field position. They won special teams. They won the final snap.
Hurts became the first player since at least 1978 to have an interception and a lost fumble on the same play.
Philadelphia’s defense battled all night. It forced tight throws and heavy hits. Yet short fields wore it down. The Eagles held the Chargers to five field goals, but that last one was the one that mattered.
The Play That Fooled Everyone
The Eagles still nearly stole it with pure imagination. Lined up for their trademark tush push, they sprung a fake. The snap went to Hurts. The push started. Then a quick pitch to Saquon Barkley ripped the play wide open. Barkley hit the edge and bolted 52 yards for a touchdown. It was a perfect call at the perfect time.
That moment reminded everyone why Philly is dangerous. Even on a rough night, they can flip a game with a single spark. It also reminded the Chargers they could not relax. And they did not.
ESPN’s Monsters Funday Football alternate broadcast added a playful layer, with animated overlays riding along with the chaos.
Dicker Delivers, Defense Seals It
This was a kicker’s clinic under pressure. Dicker tied his career high with five field goals. He was smooth on his line, calm in his routine, and deadly from distance. In December, reliable points are gold.
The Chargers defense matched that standard at the end. With the season’s tone hanging in the balance, Jefferson read Hurts’ eyes and broke on the ball. He took away an in-breaking throw at the goal line. Ballgame.
Los Angeles leaned on poise and situational execution. The Eagles leaned on grit and creativity. Small edges decided it. The Chargers owned those edges in overtime.
In games with heavy turnovers, special teams and red zone defense decide the outcome more than style points.
What It Means Right Now
This result changes the December board. It shifts momentum and the story around both teams.
- Chargers at 9-4, alive for a top wild card with an outside shot to chase higher seeding.
- Eagles at 8-5, now on a three-game slide, with tiebreakers becoming a concern.
- Los Angeles gains belief that travels, defense and kicking.
- Philadelphia must reset ball security and third down rhythm before it snowballs.
The Chargers’ late-season surge now has a signature win. They proved they can grind a game that is not pretty. That matters in January. The Eagles have to calm the storm around Hurts. He is a proven winner. He must play faster with his eyes, and the staff must help with clear answers early in the down.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who won Chargers vs Eagles, and what was the score?
A: The Chargers won 22-19 in overtime on Monday night at SoFi Stadium.
Q: What was the deciding sequence in overtime?
A: Cameron Dicker hit a 54-yard field goal. Then Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line to end it.
Q: How many turnovers were in the game?
A: Eight total. The Eagles had five. The Chargers had three.
Q: What made Jalen Hurts’ night historic?
A: He threw four interceptions and lost a fumble, including a rare play with both an interception and a lost fumble credited to him.
Q: What was the Eagles’ trick play everyone is talking about?
A: A fake tush push that pitched to Saquon Barkley for a 52-yard touchdown run down the right side.
Conclusion
This was chaos, courage, and clutch in one primetime package. The Chargers banked a win that can carry into the playoffs. The Eagles walk away stung, but not broken. December is about identity, and tonight said plenty. Los Angeles trusts its defense and its kicker. Philadelphia must lock in on the football and find a cleaner rhythm. The rematch would be must-see. Tonight was unforgettable.
