In a chaotic, turnover-filled primetime thriller, the Chargers secured an overtime victory over the Eagles on Monday night.
Here is everything you need to know about the Week 14 victory.
Final score: Chargers 22, Eagles 19
Numbers to know
8: There were eight total turnovers between both teams, with six of them coming in the second quarter.
4: The Chargers picked off Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts four times, including the game-sealing pick by safety Tony Jefferson.
0: On two trips to the red zone, the Chargers’ defense held the Eagles to zero touchdowns.
66: Quarterback Justin Herbert led the team in rushing, finishing with 66 yards on 10 carries.
22: Wide receiver Keenan Allen led all receivers with a measly 22 yards on three catches. The passing game was nonexistent because Herbert was under constant duress, and the Eagles played tight coverage.
23: The Chargers allowed 23 total pressures against the Eagles’ defense. Right guard Mekhi Becton led the team with nine allowed.
7: Herbert was sacked seven times.
2.7: Take out his 52-yard rushing touchdown and Eagles running back Saquon Barkley only managed 2.7 yards per carry (19 rushes for 70 yards).
4.3: In his return from injury, running back Omarion Hampton averaged 4.3 yards per carry.
1: Hampton was also the one who accounted for the Chargers’ only touchdown of the game, a four-yard receiving score.
5: Kicker Cameron Dicker made all five field goal attempts.
It was over when…
Tony Jefferson picked off Jalen Hurts in overtime.
3 stars of the game
- QB Justin Herbert: 12/26, 139 yards, touchdown, 10 carries, 66 yards
- CB Cam Hart: 3 passes defended, interception
- Kicker Cameron Dicker: 5/5 field goals made, long of 54 yards
What’s next?
The Chargers will have the opportunity to eliminate the Chiefs from playoff contention next Sunday, December 14, at 10:00 am PT.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Analysis: Chargers defeat Eagles in overtime on walk-off interception
