Two playoff hopefuls met in an error-filled “Monday Evening Soccer” showdown to cap Week 14.
Here is our speedy response to the Los Angeles Chargers‘ 22-19 extra time win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Key takeaway: Philadelphia Eagles aren’t going anyplace with this model of quarterback Jalen Hurts
The sky retains falling in Philadelphia. Within the group’s third straight loss, Hurts had arguably his worst sport as a professional. The Tremendous Bowl LIX MVP completed 21-of-40 for 240 yards, 4 interceptions and a misplaced fumble on one of the wildest follies in NFL history.
His first three picks have been a results of poor throws, and he missed a number of extra to maintain Philly’s offense from working at full capability. It is getting late within the season for Hurts to rekindle his Tremendous Bowl magic, however he should for the Eagles to have any likelihood of repeating.
Sport MVP: Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker
In a sport that featured eight mixed turnovers and usually sloppy play, Dicker was one of many few gamers prepared for primetime. Probably the most correct kicker in NFL historical past completed 5-for-5, together with a tying 46-yard subject objective with eight seconds left in regulation and a 54-yarder in extra time.
Quote of the sport: “I performed with is dad… What I keep in mind most about his dad’s years with me, he had a pet monkey he used to carry to the locker room on loads of events.”
We love that ESPN coloration commentator Troy Aikman simply says no matter involves thoughts. On Monday, his newest gem — maybe the crown jewel of the 2025 season — got here when he shared his recollections of Los Angeles Chargers tight finish Oronde Gadsden II’s father, a former Cowboys teammate.
“I keep in mind … he had a pet monkey he used to carry to the locker room on loads of events,” Aikman mentioned earlier than abruptly dropping the story.
