With the Los Angeles Chargers (8-4) and Philadelphia Eagles (8-4) facing off in a high-stakes Week 14 Monday Night Football clash from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., here is an honest prediction for the matchup’s final score.
To preface the prediction, it is important to note who is listed as “out” and “questionable” on both teams entering the matchup.
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According to Philadelphia’s Dec. 6 injury report, star defensive tackle Jalen Carter (Shoulders/Did Not Participate) and offensive tackle Lane Johnson (Foot/Did Not Participate) were listed as “out”, while safety Marcus Epps (Shoulder) and offensive tackle Myles Hinton (Back) were considered “questionable”.
As for Los Angeles’ Saturday injury report, tight end Tusker Fisk (Ankle/Did Not Participate) was the lone Charger ruled “out” for the contest. In contrast, defensive tackle Otito Ogbonnia (Elbow/Full Participation), running backs Omarion Hampton (Ankle/Full Participation) and Hassan Haskins (Hamstring/Full Participation), and quarterback Justin Herbert (Left Hand/Limited Participation) were all “questionable”.
Despite undergoing surgery on his left hand earlier this week and limited practice time during the week, Herbert is expected to play on Monday. Additionally, Hampton was also activated off the injured reserve list and added to the 53-man roster, which will also allow him to suit up against Philadelphia.
Nov 30, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Now on to the final score prediction:
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The addition of Omarion Hampton will significantly improve the Chargers’ ground attack, as the Bolts will have a powerful “1-2” punch in the backfield with the rookie running back pairing with Kimani Vidal, who rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown last week. While the Eagles allow 4.5 yards per rush on average, the Chargers should still feel confident in the ability to pound the rock on Monday night.
On the other side, the Eagles’ running game has struggled this season, despite having all-pro running back Saquon Barkley in the backfield and quarterback Jalen Hurts able to scramble for yards.
In terms of the pass game, the loss of Jalen Carter will be notable for the Eagles’ ability to disrupt Justin Herbert’s timing and rhythm, despite the Chargers’ pass protection issues of their own. While the Eagles have a pretty stingy pass defense, the Bolts should be able to find success if offensive coordinator Greg Roman can mix in a variety of playcalls to keep the defense guessing.
Philadelphia’s passing game, which boasts multiple high-profile names, has been vastly inconsistent this season, and the Chargers’ pass rush will look to force havoc on Hurts on Monday. If LA can speed up Hurts in the pocket, the Bolts should be able to further the Eagles’ offensive frustrations.
Final Score: Chargers 31, Eagles 24.
This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Final score prediction for Chargers vs. Eagles