Jalen Hurts Commits Dual Turnovers on Single Play in Eagles-Chargers Matchup
3 minute readPublished: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:41 am
Hurts' Tumultuous First Half Sees Historic Turnovers in Eagles-Chargers Clash
INGLEWOOD, CA - Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts endured a difficult first half during Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers, highlighted by a series of costly turnovers, including a historic sequence. In the second quarter, Hurts threw an interception that was caught by Chargers defender DaShawn Hand. However, Hand fumbled the ball immediately after the interception, giving Hurts an opportunity to recover the loose ball. Unfortunately, Hurts lost control of the ball again, resulting in a fumble recovered by the Chargers. This sequence marked the first time in NFL history that a player has both thrown an interception and lost a fumble on the same play.
The first half was plagued by turnovers. Hurts threw a second interception shortly after the historic play. The Chargers quarterback, Justin Herbert, also contributed to the turnover woes, fumbling the ball back to the Eagles after Hurts' second interception. Herbert then threw another interception in the final minute of the half, bringing the total number of turnovers in the first half to six.
Despite the Eagles' opportunities, they were unable to capitalize on Herbert's mistakes. A missed field goal by Eagles kicker Jake Elliott prevented the team from closing the scoring gap. Neither quarterback managed to pass for over 100 yards, and neither team reached 100 rushing yards until well into the third quarter.
BNN's Perspective: The game highlighted the unpredictable nature of football. While turnovers can be detrimental, they also present opportunities for both teams. The Eagles and Chargers will need to address their ball security issues to improve their chances of success in future games.
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