INGLEWOOD — Justin Herbert’s fractured and surgically-strengthened left hand was protected by a heavily-padded white glove for the Chargers’ game on Monday night at SoFi Stadium. Nothing could protect him from the Philadelphia Eagles’ onrushing defense, but it really didn’t matter in the end.

A defensive play won the game for the Chargers.

Tony Jefferson intercepted a tipped pass at his own 1-yard line and the Chargers took a 22-19 victory over the Eagles in overtime, a wild ending to a wild game that saw Cam Hart deflect Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts’ pass intended for Jahan Dotson and Jefferson reach out and snare it with his right hand.

Jake Elliott’s 44-yard field goal with 2:16 left in the game broke a 16-16 tie, leaving the Chargers with time to drive for a tying or go-ahea

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