Two playoff hopefuls met in an error-filled “Monday Night Football” showdown to cap Week 14.
Here’s our rapid reaction to the Los Angeles Chargers’ 22-19 overtime win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Key takeaway: Philadelphia Eagles aren’t going anywhere with this version of quarterback Jalen Hurts
The sky keeps falling in Philadelphia. In the team’s third straight loss, Hurts had arguably his worst game as a pro. The Super Bowl LIX MVP finished 21-of-40 for 240 yards, four interceptions and a lost fumble on one of the wildest follies in NFL history.
His first three picks were a result of poor throws, and he missed several more to keep Philly’s offense from operating at full capacity. It’s getting late in the season for Hurts to rekindle his Super Bowl magic, but he must for the Eagles to have any chance of repeating.
Game MVP: Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker
In a game that featured eight combined turnovers and generally sloppy play, Dicker was one of the few players ready for primetime. The most accurate kicker in NFL history finished 5-for-5, including a tying 46-yard field goal with eight seconds left in regulation and a 54-yarder in overtime.
Quote of the game: “I played with is dad… What I remember most about his dad’s years with me, he had a pet monkey he used to bring to the locker room on a lot of occasions.”
We love that ESPN color commentator Troy Aikman just says whatever comes to mind. On Monday, his latest gem — perhaps the crown jewel of the 2025 season — came when he shared his memories of Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden II’s father, a former Cowboys teammate.
“I remember … he had a pet monkey he used to bring to the locker room on a lot of occasions,” Aikman said before abruptly dropping the story.