FOOTBALL: Chargers survive turnover fest to down Eagles in OT

Cameron Dicker matched his career high with five field goals, including a tiebreaking 54-yarder in overtime, to lead the Los Angeles Chargers to a 22-19 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Tony Jefferson sealed the win with a crucial interception at 2:29 remaining in overtime, helping the Chargers (9-4) claim their fifth win in six games.

The Eagles (8-5) struggled offensively, as Jalen Hurts threw a career-worst four interceptions and lost a fumble. Remarkably, two of Hurts’ turnovers occurred on a single play, a feat never before recorded, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

The game was sloppy on both sides, with the Chargers contributing three turnovers of their own, resulting in a combined total of eight for the contest.

Despite playing with a fractured left hand, Justin Herbert went 12-of-26 for 139 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while also rushing for 66 yards on 10 carries. Herbert underwent surgery on December 1.

Omarion Hampton provided a key scoring reception for Los Angeles, and Dicker’s 54-yard field goal with 6:24 left in overtime put the Chargers ahead for good.

The Eagles had a chance to respond, reaching the Chargers’ 17-yard line on the final play. Hurts’ pass was tipped by Cam Hart and intercepted by Jefferson at the 1-yard line, ending Philadelphia’s comeback attempt.

Saquon Barkley rushed for 122 yards, including a 52-yard touchdown, on 20 carries for the Eagles. Hurts finished 21-of-40 passing for 240 yards, while Jalyx Hunt contributed 2.5 of Philadelphia’s seven sacks.

Dicker’s 46-yard field goal with eight seconds left forced overtime after Jake Elliott had given the Eagles a 19-16 lead with a 44-yard kick at 2:16 remaining in regulation. Barkley’s long scoring run on the opening play of the fourth quarter had given Philadelphia its first lead of the night at 16-13.

Earlier in the quarter, Hart’s interception set up a 31-yard field goal by Dicker to tie the game with 7:26 left.

The first half was turnover-heavy, with six combined miscues, including three on one play. The Chargers held a 10-6 lead at halftime. Los Angeles initially took a 7-3 lead in the second quarter after Da’Shawn Hand intercepted Hurts, leading to Dicker’s 45-yard field goal. Elliott added a 30-yard field goal for the Eagles just before halftime.

Los Angeles struck first when Herbert connected with Hampton for a 4-yard touchdown with 8:49 remaining in the first quarter. Philadelphia responded with a 41-yard field goal by Elliott five minutes later. -Field Level Media/Reuters Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images