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The Los Angeles Chargers outlasted the Philadelphia Eagles in a sloppy turnover-fest on Monday Night Football . Los Angeles came away with the 22-19 win in overtime as Jalen Hurts fittingly ended the game with an interception, his fourth of the night.
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Justin Herbert led the Chargers to victory despite committing two turnovers of his own. The veteran quarterback couldn't avoid a relentless Eagles pass rush that sacked him seven times.
And after LA's overtime win Herbert was unable to escape ESPN's Laura Rutledge, who chased him down and pressured him into a postgame interview.
It was clear that Herbert wanted absolutely nothing to do with the Q&A. "I'm trying to celebrate with my teammates," Herbert said while attempting to dodge the microphone.
Undeterred, the tenacious sideline reporter stayed on his heels. "I know but can we just talk to you really fast?" Rutledge asked. Finally, realizing there was no escape, Herbert gave in with a resigned shrug.
Chargers outlast Eagles in ugly MNF win
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Herbert played Monday night despite undergoing hand surgery during the week. However, he didn't find much success against the Eagles' swarming defense. The Pro Bowl passer went 12/26 for 139 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He also picked up 66 rushing yards on 10 carries and fumbled the ball on a strip sack.
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Meanwhile, his counterpart tossed four picks and fumbled. Hurts committed two turnovers on one play . He was intercepted by Da'Shawn Hand. Then the 300-pound defensive tackle lost the ball and Hurts recovered before coughing it up again.
The teams combined for six turnovers in the first half, the most on MNF since 2009. There were seven turnovers in regulation. And, after the Chargers opened overtime with a field goal drive, Hurts ended the game with TO No. 8. Tony Jefferson got the game-sealing pick – it was the Eagles' fifth turnover of the night.
The Chargers improved to 9-4 with the win, keeping pace with a competitive AFC playoff field. The Eagles fell to 8-5, giving some hope to the Dallas Cowboys , who opened Week 14 with a loss in Detroit to the Lions.
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