Eagles Fall to Chargers After Controversial Wiped-Out Touchdown – And What the NFL Just Revealed About the SoFi Stadium Officiating Crew Has Philadelphia Fans Outraged
Los Angeles, California – The NFL sent shockwaves through Philadelphia this morning after announcing an internal review of the officiating crew that worked the Eagles–Chargers matchup — a game the Eagles lost in heartbreaking fashion following a highly controversial overturned touchdown in the second half that completely altered the momentum.
The game was tight, the energy intense, and the Eagles looked poised to take control — until the moment that ignited a firestorm. A seemingly clear touchdown reception in the endzone was suddenly erased when referee Scott Novak (#83) and his crew flagged Philadelphia for offensive pass interference.
Replays showed minimal contact.
The call stood.
And the Eagles lost seven crucial points that changed everything.
— Smart True (@SmartTrue197118) December 9, 2025
Officiating Crew at SoFi Stadium
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Referee: Scott Novak (#83)
Umpire: Bryan Neale
Down Judge: Kent Payne
Line Judge: Mark Steinkerchner
Field Judge: Joe Blubaugh
Side Judge: Eugene Hall
Back Judge: Greg Steed
Replay Official: Dan Southward
The reaction from Philadelphia was immediate — and furious.
ESPN analysts dissected the call frame-by-frame.
Radio stations lit up with outraged callers.
And fans across the NFL labeled it one of the most questionable officiating decisions of the season.
Head coach Nick Sirianni — typically calm and composed — delivered a rare pointed message in his postgame remarks. He didn’t attack the officials directly, but he didn’t need to. His words carried the frustration of an entire city:
“You can prepare for every situation in football… except having to deal with things that should never happen on a fair playing field. My players fought until the very last second, but there were things last night that were beyond any team’s control.”
— Nick Sirianni
The room went silent. The message was unmistakable.
According to league sources, the NFL has already initiated a formal review evaluating the accuracy and impact of the calls made by Novak’s crew. While no disciplinary action has been taken yet, the speed of the league’s response signals just how serious the situation is.
But for the Eagles, the damage is already done.
The loss places them at a disadvantage in the playoff race, shakes team momentum, and has left fans questioning the fairness of critical officiating at SoFi Stadium.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts — who led the drive that should have ended in a touchdown — kept his words brief but telling:
“We did everything right. But not everything is in our hands.”
As the Eagles turn their attention to the final stretch of the season, one reality remains:
The result cannot be changed — but the controversy surrounding the officiating crew that night will not fade anytime soon.
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