"But after an opening-drive touchdown, the Chargers' offense flatlined. This time was different for the Chargers, however. In a thrilling 22-19 overtime win, quarterback Justin Herbert rushed for 66 yards, the third most in his career, just seven days after surgery on a fracture in his left hand. And L.A.'s defense got a stop when it needed it most, as safety Tony Jefferson intercepted Hurts to secure the victory in OT."
"Herbert's injured left hand clearly bothered him throughout the night, but he played without much limitation -- taking snaps under center, scrambling for yards and absorbing hits. Herbert's counting stats weren't impressive -- completing 12 of 26 passes for 139 yards -- but some of that can be credited to an Eagles defense that blanketed receivers and consistently pressured him. His performance with the broken hand was an"
In a season marked by inconsistency, the Los Angeles Chargers rallied for a 22-19 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Inglewood. The Chargers' defense forced five turnovers from Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts, the most of his career, and delivered a game-sealing interception by safety Tony Jefferson in overtime. Justin Herbert, playing seven days after surgery for a fractured left hand, rushed for 66 yards — the third-highest rushing total of his career — while completing 12 of 26 passes for 139 yards amid heavy Eagles pressure. The win could revive Los Angeles' playoff hopes late in the season.
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