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INGLEWOOD, CA — Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers have won consecutive games.
The Chargers were able to hold on to a 22-19 overtime win against the Philadelphia Eagles in a sloppy contest.
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The Chargers scored a touchdown on their opening drive, but it represented the only touchdown of the first half. The first two quarters featured six combined turnovers as the Chargers maintained a 10-6 lead at halftime.
The Eagles took a 16-13 fourth-quarter lead after a 52-yard touchdown run by running back Saquon Barkley. But the Chargers were able to storm back behind Herbert.
Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker hit a 46-yard field goal get the contest into overtime.
In OT, the Dicker nailed a 54-yard go-ahead field goal. On the Eagles’ possession, the Chargers defensed picked off Jalen Hurts for a fourth time as the Eagles were attempting to score.
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USA TODAY Sports was on the scene at SoFi Stadium for Monday night’s interconference matchup. Here are the winners and losers from the game:
WINNERS
Justin Herbert toughness
Herbert played a week removed from having a procedure on his left hand. He was wearing protective gear and a glove around his injured left hand. The Chargers quarterback even took snaps under center.
Herbert showed tremendous toughness throughout. He surprisingly hurt the Eagles with his legs just as much as with his arm. Herbert rushed for 66 yards and he passed for 139 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
Chargers defense
The Chargers had the third-ranked total defense entering Week 14, allowing 275.3 yards per game.
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The Chargers defense allowed just six points and forced three turnovers in the first half. They held tough with the Eagles for most of the game.
Cam Hart, Da’Shawn Hand, Donte Jackson and Tony Jefferson all had interceptions as the Chargers picked off Jalen Hurts four times.
Saquon Barkley topped 100 yards rushing, but the Chargers defense forced five turnovers and held Philly’s offense in check.
Eagles defense
The Eagles defense was stout without standout defensive tackle Jalen Carter (injuries to both shoulders) in the loss.
Philadelphia pressured Justin Herbert early and often. The Chargers’ offensive line struggled to contain the blitz, and their running backs and tight ends didn’t provide much assistance, either.
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Herbert was sacked a career-high seven times.
Eagles fans
Eagles fans showed up in a big way on Monday night, as Eagles jerseys were all around SoFi Stadium.
LOSERS
Eagles pass offense
The much-maligned Eagles offense came into Week 14 with the 23rd-ranked passing attack (196.3).
The Eagles call basic pass concepts and continue to lack any consistency in the pass game.
Jalen Hurts threw a career-high four interceptions. His interception in the fourth quarter came on a pass intended to A.J. Brown. The ball was a little high but it was catchable. The game conveniently ended on a Hurts interception in overtime.
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Hurts had just two interceptions coming into Monday night.
Interception, fumble, fumble
Jalen Hurts a rare two turnovers on one play.
Hurts tossed an interception to Chargers DT Da’Shawn Hand. Hand fumbled during his 7-yard return. The loose football was recovered by Hurts, but he fumbled, and the football was finally recovered and maintained by Chargers linebacker Troy Dye at the Los Angeles 43-yard line.
First half turnovers
The two teams combined for six turnovers in the first half. Granted, three turnovers happened in one play. Each side had three turnovers apiece.
It was a sloppy first half from both offenses.
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Justin Herbert and Jalen Hurts each (appropriately) had 95 yards passing in the first half.
The Chargers offense scored the only touchdown in the first half.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Winners and losers from Chargers’ win over Eagles on Monday night
