The Philadelphia Eagles hit an unexpected skid on Monday night, dropping their third straight game as a string of costly turnovers doomed them. Quarterback Jalen Hurts threw a career-high four interceptions, and if not for a highly disputed overturned call, the total could have reached five.
Although the Chargers ultimately walked away with the win, NFL legend J.J. Watt wasn’t shy about voicing his frustration. He called out the officiating crew for the controversial reversal, arguing that the play should have stood and blasting the inconsistency on display.
J.J. Watt Weighs In on Controversial Call in Chargers-Eagles
The Chargers–Eagles showdown was chaotic from start to finish, with both teams combining for eight turnovers, including five by Philadelphia alone. After Los Angeles jumped ahead early, Hurts attempted to get his team back on track in the second quarter, but an errant throw sailed over DeVonta Smith and into the arms of Chargers safety R.J. Mickens, who appeared to secure a diving interception.
However, after review, officials overturned the call, ruling that Mickens had trapped the ball against the turf before completing the catch. The replay raised questions, and while the grab wasn’t crystal clear, the lack of conclusive evidence made the reversal even puzzling, prompting Watt to speak up publicly.
“Am I the only one that didn’t see ‘clear and obvious’ evidence to overturn that interception? Possible it wasn’t caught? Absolutely. Clear and obvious? Definitely not,” he wrote on X.
Watt’s reaction echoed a growing league-wide frustration with officiating, especially coming off another controversial day in the Ravens–Steelers game on Sunday. While Baltimore had their own reasons to complain, their struggles, much like Philadelphia’s, ultimately cost it regardless of the calls.
For Hurts, the overturned pick was only the beginning. Later in the second quarter, he committed two turnovers on the same play, sparking a wild sequence in which the two teams combined for five turnovers in just 10 plays. Even so, the game remained tight and eventually headed into overtime.
After the Chargers opened the extra period with a field goal, the Eagles marched deep into Los Angeles territory. Facing a first down at the Chargers’ 17-yard line, Hurts fired into the end zone toward Jahan Dotson, but Cam Hart deflected the pass into the hands of Tony Jefferson, effectively sealing the win for Los Angeles.
The loss marked Philadelphia’s third straight, dropping them to 8–5. Although they remain atop the NFC East and retain strong playoff odds, the team’s declining form has sparked concern, and even chatter about whether Hurts should be benched to reset.
The Chargers, meanwhile, improved to 9–4 and stayed within striking distance in the AFC West. Their postseason probability jumped to 78% according to PFSN’s Playoff Predictor, while the Eagles still sit at a strong 88.8%.