Jalen Hurts’ Wild Double-Turnover Play Breaks the Broadcast-and Makes NFL History
Monday night at SoFi Stadium gave us more than just a primetime showdown-it gave us a moment so chaotic, even ESPN’s alternate “Monsters Inc.” broadcast couldn’t keep up. And at the center of it all? Jalen Hurts, who managed to make a little bit of history in the most bizarre way imaginable.
Let’s set the scene: The Philadelphia Eagles were on the road, facing off under the bright lights of Monday Night Football. While the traditional broadcast aired on ESPN, fans had the option to watch a more whimsical version on ESPN2 and Disney+-a “Monsters Inc.”-themed alternate cast where animated characters react in real time to the action on the field.
But when Hurts got tangled up in one of the strangest sequences we’ve seen all season, even the animated monsters didn’t know what to do.
Here’s what happened: Hurts threw a pass that was picked off. That’s turnover number one.
But the defender who made the interception didn’t hold onto it for long-he fumbled the ball. Somehow, Hurts ended up recovering it, seemingly flipping the script and giving the Eagles a second chance.
Relief, right?
Not quite.
On the very next moment, Hurts fumbled the ball himself. Again. That’s turnover number two-on the same play.
You read that right: two turnovers, one play, and Hurts was at the center of both. According to league records, this made him the first player since 1978 to turn the ball over twice on a single play-and the first quarterback in NFL history to ever do it.
The moment was so outrageous, it actually broke the alternate broadcast. The “Monsters Inc.” cast, which usually mirrors the live action with animated reactions, couldn’t keep up with the madness.
The characters glitched, stalled, and essentially short-circuited as the turnover chaos unfolded. It was a rare case of the game being too much not just for the players, but for the broadcast itself.
And while it might be a moment Hurts would rather forget, he’s not likely to dwell on it. The Eagles’ signal-caller has always preached a team-first mindset, emphasizing wins over stats. If Philadelphia came out on top, you can bet he’s already moved on.
Still, this play will live on-not just in highlight reels, but as one of those “Did that really just happen?” moments that make the NFL so unpredictable and entertaining. Whether you were watching the standard broadcast or hanging out with animated monsters, Monday night delivered a scene that fans-and probably ESPN’s tech team-won’t forget anytime soon.