Seahawks beat winless Chargers 30-23 in penalty-marred game
The Seahawks defeated the Chargers 30-23 on Sunday despite committing 14 penalties for a franchise-record 150 yards.
The Seattle Seahawks handed the Los Angeles Chargers their fourth straight loss to start the season, winning 30-23 on Sunday. Emanuel Wilson caught a touchdown and ran for another score as the defending Super Bowl champions improved to 3-1.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns but was also intercepted once and sacked three times. The Chargers' offensive struggles continued: Justin Herbert threw for 189 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions as Los Angeles fell to 0-4.
The Seahawks led 27-6 in the third quarter but allowed the Chargers back in the game. Seattle committed 14 penalties for 150 yards, a franchise record, while Los Angeles had 16 penalties for 130 yards.
The only team ever to reach the playoffs after starting 0-4 was the 1992 San Diego Chargers, who beat Seattle 17-6 on October 4 and went on to finish 11-5.
- 30-23
- Final score
- 14 for 150 yards (franchise record)
- Seahawks penalties
- 0-4
- Chargers record
- 3-1
- Seahawks record
Why it mattersThe Chargers are in serious trouble at 0-4, needing a historic turnaround to avoid being eliminated from playoff contention.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though NRL fans who follow NFL will be watching whether the Chargers can become the second 0-4 team to make the playoffs.
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