The fallout from the Philadelphia Eagles‘ chaotic Monday Night Football defeat has triggered strong reactions across the NFL landscape. But few were as blunt as former franchise cornerstone Jason Kelce, who took aim at quarterback Jalen Hurts, his old teammate.
After watching the Eagles implode in a 22-19 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Kelce described the performance as a “comedy of turnovers”.
Jalen Hurts cannot find his helmet on the sideline
It summed up a catastrophic night in which the Eagles gave the ball away five times and squandered multiple chances to seal the game when on offense.
Much of the frustration centred on quarterback Hurts, who endured one of the roughest outings of his career and threw four interceptions as well as losing a fumble.
It directly contributed to the Eagles‘ collapse in a game they controlled statistically for long stretches.
While Hurts still finished with 240 passing yards, nothing masked the damage from repeated miscues that continually handed momentum to the Chargers.
Kelce lands a heavy blow
Kelce, who spent over a decade anchoring Philadelphia‘s offensive line before retiring in 2024, made clear that the turnovers were unacceptable for a team with postseason expectations.
“It was just a frustrating game to watch,” Kelce said. “As an Eagles fan, we just, like continually kept kicking ourselves in the foot.”
He added: “It was just one thing after the other very frustrating game. Felt like there was more to be had.”
Directly referencing Hurts, Kelce said: “It did feel like we were starting to click, and then every second we got into the red zone turnover… the interception to lose just it was just a gut wrenching way to end that one.
“One play obviously, the interception from Jalen. They pick it up. We force a fumble. Jalen recovers it, and then while he’s still trying to get control of that thing, he fumbles it. It was just a comedy of turnovers all game long.”
Kelce‘s comments struck a chord not only because of his emotional honesty but because of the weight his voice carries inside the organization.
As a former captain and future Hall of Famer, his critiques are never casual. When Kelce labels a performance with such strong words, it signals a failure that goes beyond a bad night and points to lapses in discipline, preparation, and execution.
Many fans echoed his sentiment, calling for accountability and demanding immediate adjustments before the season spirals further.
What should have been manageable drives for the Eagles instead turned into turnovers that flipped field position and ultimately shaped the game’s outcome.
Even with the Eagles pushing the game into overtime, the momentum had shifted and the Chargers closed the door swiftly.
Eagles’ campaign on brink of collapse
The loss deepened what has become a worrying late-season slide for the Eagles.
They entered the matchup already battling inconsistency, but Monday’s defeat amplified long-standing concerns about offensive rhythm, protection breakdowns, and a lack of cohesion between Hurts and his playmakers.
The aftermath has left Philadelphia at a crossroads. With injuries mounting and offensive identity fading, head coach Nick Sirianni faces urgent questions about scheme adjustments, Hurts‘ decision-making, and the team’s overall mental sharpness.
The past two seasons showcased a franchise built on detail, efficiency, and physical dominance. Now, all three feel in jeopardy after three defeats in a row.
As the Eagles attempt to regroup, Kelce‘s critique looms as a pointed reminder of the standards the organization once set. For a team with ambitions to defend their Lombardi crown, the errors must be halted before it’s too late.
