Hurts’ Shocking Double Turnover Seals Eagles’ Unexpected Defeat—What Went Wrong?

In a nail-biter that stretched into overtime, the Los Angeles Chargers edged out the Philadelphia Eagles in a contest marked by one of the strangest plays you’re likely to see on an NFL field. Jalen Hurts, the Eagles’ quarterback, found himself at the center of a bewildering sequence where he lost possession of the ball twice during a single play—an occurrence so rare it hasn’t been documented since the late ’70s. That sequence, unfolding in the second quarter, featured a dramatic interception by Da’Shawn Hand, a quick Chargers fumble, and then Hurts himself recovering only to fumble once more as he got tackled. It was a turnover rollercoaster that perfectly encapsulated the tumult of this hard-fought game at SoFi Stadium. With Cameron Dicker’s clutch 54-yard field goal sealing the win and Justin Herbert battling through pain from recent surgery, this clash had all the thrills and heartache football fans crave. The Chargers’ recent surge continues as they sit near the top of the AFC West, while the Eagles strive to halt their skid atop the NFC East. The saga doesn’t end here, with both teams ready to face new challenges come December 14th. LEARN MORE

The Los Angeles Chargers claimed an overtime win over the Philadelphia Eagles in a game where Jalen Hurt lost the ball twice on one play.

The bizarre incident happened in the second quarter when the Eagles quarterback was intercepted by Da’Shawn Hand. The Chargers player then fumbled the ball and Hurts gathered it up, only to then lose the ball again when he was tackled.

Reports from the US indicate it is the first time since records of this nature began in 1978 that a player has turned the ball over twice on the same play.

Hurts threw a career-high four interceptions at the SoFi Stadium in California, the final one coming when Tony Jefferson picked off a pass at the one-yard line to end the game in overtime.

Cameron Dicker had earlier kicked what turned out to be a game-winning 54-yard field goal in the extra period to match his career-high five field goals in a single game.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who played after undergoing surgery on a fractured hand on 1 December, completed 12 of 26 passes for 139 yards.

The Chargers are second in the AFC West after making it five wins from their past six outings, while the reigning Super Bowl champions are top of the NFC East despite losing for a third successive game.

Both sides return to action on 14 December at 20:00 GMT, with the Chargers travelling to the Kansas City Chiefs and the Eagles hosting the Las Vegas Raiders.