The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 on Sunday, with Emanuel Wilson’s 81 rushing yards and touchdown helping Seattle build a commanding lead before holding off a fourth-quarter rally. The Week 4 victory at Lumen Field moved the Seahawks to 3-1, while the Chargers remained winless at 0-4 despite scoring the game’s final quarter’s only 10 points.
In front of 68,691 fans, Seattle did its scoring early enough to withstand a scoreless fourth quarter. The Seahawks led 20-6 at halftime and 30-13 after three quarters, leaving Los Angeles with a 17-point deficit entering the final period. The Chargers narrowed that margin to seven, but their comeback stopped short of forcing overtime.
Seattle Builds the Cushion, Los Angeles Responds Late
Seattle held a 7-3 advantage after the opening quarter, then created separation by outscoring Los Angeles 13-3 in the second. That stretch turned a competitive opening into a two-touchdown halftime lead and placed the pressure on Justin Herbert and the Chargers to find more offense after the break.
Los Angeles improved its scoring output in the third quarter, putting up seven points after managing six across the entire first half. Seattle still won the period 10-7, however, extending its advantage rather than allowing the visitors to make immediate progress toward a comeback.
The fourth quarter finally tilted toward the Chargers. Their 10-0 scoring edge gave the finish a much closer look than the three-quarter scoreboard suggested. Seattle’s earlier production proved decisive: the Seahawks did not need another point to secure the win in regulation.
Turnovers were another important part of the picture. Herbert threw two interceptions against one touchdown pass, adding costly possessions to a game in which Los Angeles spent the second half chasing Seattle. The supplied statistics do not identify when those interceptions occurred or whether Seattle scored directly afterward, so neither can be assigned to a specific turning-point drive.
Key Performers
- Emanuel Wilson, Seahawks: 21 CAR, 81 YDS, 1 TD. Wilson led the game in rushing, averaging approximately 3.9 yards per carry and providing Seattle with a substantial workload on the ground.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks: 5 REC, 76 YDS. The receiving leader averaged 15.2 yards per catch, giving Seattle meaningful yardage whenever he collected a reception. His supplied stat line does not list a receiving touchdown total.
- Justin Herbert, Chargers: 19/31, 189 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT. Herbert completed 61.3% of his attempts, but the two interceptions complicated Los Angeles’ effort to keep pace.
NerdSports Stat: Seattle scored 23 points across the second and third quarters alone—matching the Chargers’ total for the entire game.
What Comes Next
At 3-1, Seattle has a promising early-season platform as the NFC West race develops. The Seahawks host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, October 11, at 1:25 PM PDT. Los Angeles hosts the Denver Broncos that same day at 1:05 PM PDT, seeking its first victory and a chance to improve its AFC West outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Seattle Seahawks defeated Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 on October 4, 2026.
The supplied game data does not identify Seattle’s passing leader or provide his passing yards and touchdown total.
No. Seattle won 30-23 in regulation after holding off Los Angeles’ fourth-quarter rally.
Los Angeles Chargers is now 0-4; Seattle Seahawks is 3-1.
Seattle hosts the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 1:25 PM PDT, with an opportunity to strengthen its position in the division race.
