The Seattle Seahawks forced four turnovers and built a 21-point lead before holding off the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 on October 4, 2026, at Lumen Field, using a disruptive defensive performance to move to 3-1.
Quarter-by-Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 23 |
| SEA | 7 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
Justin Herbert’s afternoon basically started in a ditch. On the first offensive snap, he tried to squeeze a ball into triple coverage and Drake Thomas picked it off; Sam Darnold hilariously returned the favor with an interception to Tuli Tuipulotu on Seattle’s very next play. Herbert never really recovered. He was just 5-of-14 for 36 yards with two interceptions at halftime, including another gift directly to Ernest Jones IV, and finished 19-of-31 for 189 yards, one touchdown, two picks and a lost fumble. Seattle turned L.A.’s four turnovers into control of the game, building a 27-6 lead behind Emanuel Wilson, Rashid Shaheed and Tory Horton. Wilson, elevated into a bigger role after first-round rookie Jadarian Price went on injured reserve with a chest injury, finished with 81 rushing yards, 39 receiving yards and two touchdowns, including his first score as a Seahawk. Shaheed added a nasty 28-yard touchdown run and 148 all-purpose yards, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba led Seattle with five catches for 76 yards.
The Chargers did show some fight, but 0-4 is 0-4. Omarion Hampton ran for 45 yards and a touchdown, Tre’ Harris produced three catches for 60 yards, Quentin Johnston ripped off a 44-yarder and Kimani Vidal caught Herbert’s lone touchdown. But Ladd McConkey aggravated the foot injury that had him questionable entering the game and was ruled out after the first half, while Derwin James never suited up because of a hamstring injury. Seattle’s defense deserves the headline: Jones had 12 tackles, a sack and an interception, Nick Emmanwori added nine tackles and a sack, Uchenna Nwosu had three quarterback hits and ended L.A.’s final real chance by strip-sacking Herbert with a minute left for a Derick Hall recovery. Seattle entered the week among the NFL’s best defenses, and this looked like it. The ugly part? Everybody apparently forgot the rulebook — the teams combined for 30 accepted penalties and 280 yards. Darnold wasn’t spectacular either at 13-of-22 for 168 yards, two scores and a pick, but he didn’t need to be. Herbert and the Chargers kept handing Seattle opportunities, and the Seahawks were more than happy to take them.
Postgame Statistical Breakdown
Team Stats
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 23 | 30 |
| Total Offensive Yards | 301 | 286 |
| Passing Yards | 154 | 148 |
| Rushing Yards | 147 | 138 |
| Total Plays | 68 | 58 |
| Yards Per Play | 4.4 | 4.9 |
| First Downs | 20 | 19 |
| Third Downs | 5-15 | 3-12 |
| Third-Down % | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| Fourth Downs | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Total Offensive TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles Lost | 2 | 0 |
| Sacks Allowed | 4 | 3 |
| Penalties | 16 | 14 |
| Penalty Yards | 130 | 150 |
| Time of Possession | 30:59 | 29:01 |
Passing
Los Angeles Chargers
- Justin Herbert — 19/31, 61.3%, 189 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT, 6.1 YPA, 4 SACK, 62.4 RTG
Seattle Seahawks
- Sam Darnold — 13/22, 59.1%, 168 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT, 7.6 YPA, 3 SACK, 94.5 RTG
Rushing
Los Angeles Chargers
- Omarion Hampton — 9 CAR, 45 YDS, 5.0 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 15
- Justin Herbert — 6 CAR, 40 YDS, 6.7 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 26, 1 FUM
Seattle Seahawks
- Emanuel Wilson — 21 CAR, 81 YDS, 3.9 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 15, 1 FUM
- Rashid Shaheed — 2 CAR, 33 YDS, 16.5 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 28, 1 FUM
Receiving
Los Angeles Chargers
- Tre’ Harris — 3 REC, 5 TGT, 60 YDS, 20.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 26
- Quentin Johnston — 1 REC, 2 TGT, 44 YDS, 44.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 44
- Oronde Gadsden — 5 REC, 8 TGT, 36 YDS, 7.2 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 9
- Keaton Mitchell — 5 REC, 6 TGT, 24 YDS, 4.8 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 14
- Kimani Vidal — 2 REC, 3 TGT, 11 YDS, 5.5 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 9
Seattle Seahawks
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba — 5 REC, 6 TGT, 76 YDS, 15.2 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 28
- Emanuel Wilson — 3 REC, 4 TGT, 39 YDS, 13.0 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 23
- Rashid Shaheed — 1 REC, 3 TGT, 20 YDS, 20.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 20
- Cooper Kupp — 1 REC, 2 TGT, 13 YDS, 13.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 13
- AJ Barner — 1 REC, 3 TGT, 12 YDS, 12.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 12
Scoring Plays
| Qtr | Clock | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 11:54 | Los Angeles Chargers | Cameron Dicker 40-yard field goal | LAC 3, SEA 0 |
| Q1 | 9:55 | Seattle Seahawks | Emanuel Wilson 23-yard pass from Sam Darnold (Jason Myers kick) | LAC 3, SEA 7 |
| Q2 | 6:12 | Seattle Seahawks | Rashid Shaheed 28-yard run (Jason Myers PAT Failed) | LAC 3, SEA 13 |
| Q2 | 0:43 | Seattle Seahawks | Emanuel Wilson 8-yard run (Jason Myers kick) | LAC 3, SEA 20 |
| Q2 | 0:00 | Los Angeles Chargers | Cameron Dicker 39-yard field goal | LAC 6, SEA 20 |
| Q3 | 10:23 | Seattle Seahawks | Tory Horton 6-yard pass from Sam Darnold (Jason Myers kick) | LAC 6, SEA 27 |
| Q3 | 4:53 | Los Angeles Chargers | Kimani Vidal 9-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker kick) | LAC 13, SEA 27 |
| Q3 | 1:19 | Seattle Seahawks | Jason Myers 35-yard field goal | LAC 13, SEA 30 |
| Q4 | 7:48 | Los Angeles Chargers | Omarion Hampton 2-yard run (Cameron Dicker kick) | LAC 20, SEA 30 |
| Q4 | 2:14 | Los Angeles Chargers | Cameron Dicker 36-yard field goal | LAC 23, SEA 30 |
Defense
Los Angeles Chargers
- Tuli Tuipulotu — 6 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 TFL, 0.5 SACK, 2 QBH, 1 INT, 4 INT YDS, 1 PD
- Khalil Mack — 6 TOT, 4 SOLO, 2 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Troy Dye — 3 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Daiyan Henley — 5 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 QBH
- Teair Tart — 5 TOT, 3 SOLO, 2 QBH
- Elijah Molden — 5 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 TFL
- Justin Eboigbe — 3 TOT, 0.5 SACK, 1 QBH
- Akheem Mesidor — 6 TOT, 2 SOLO
- Tony Jefferson — 3 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 TFL
- Del’Shawn Phillips — 5 TOT, 2 SOLO
Seattle Seahawks
- Ernest Jones IV — 12 TOT, 6 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH, 1 INT, 20 INT YDS, 1 PD
- Nick Emmanwori — 9 TOT, 8 SOLO, 2 TFL, 1 SACK, 2 QBH, 1 PD
- Drake Thomas — 5 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 QBH, 1 INT, 1 PD
- Uchenna Nwosu — 3 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 3 QBH
- Devon Witherspoon — 9 TOT, 8 SOLO, 1 TFL
- Byron Murphy II — 1 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- DeMarcus Lawrence — 3 TOT, 3 SOLO, 2 TFL
- Julian Love — 5 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 PD
- Rodney Thomas II — 6 TOT, 6 SOLO
- Derick Hall — 2 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 FR
Kick Returns
Los Angeles Chargers
- Derius Davis — 2 KR, 64 YDS, 32.0 AVG, LONG 34, 0 TD
Seattle Seahawks
- Rashid Shaheed — 3 KR, 83 YDS, 27.7 AVG, LONG 31, 0 TD
Punt Returns
Los Angeles Chargers
- Derius Davis — 2 PR, 0 YDS, 0.0 AVG, 0 TD
Seattle Seahawks
- Rashid Shaheed — 2 PR, 12 YDS, 6.0 AVG, LONG 12, 0 TD
