Los Angeles
Chargers
1-2
35
FINAL
9
Seattle
Seahawks
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers triumphed over the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 35-9, solidifying their position in the early part of the 2026 season. This game was critical for both teams, as the Chargers aimed to build momentum while the Seahawks sought to find their rhythm.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert showcased his offensive prowess, throwing for 177 yards and two touchdowns, leading his team to a commanding victory. Despite the Seahawks' struggles, Jaxon Smith-Njigba stood out with 91 receiving yards, providing a glimmer of hope for Seattle's offense. However, it was the Chargers' balanced attack that ultimately overwhelmed the Seahawks' defense.
Defensively, the Chargers made their mark, highlighted by Donte Jackson's interception, which turned the tide of the game. Khalil Mack contributed with half a sack, applying consistent pressure on Seattle's quarterback. The game's turning point came during the second quarter when Herbert's touchdown pass extended the lead to three scores, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Seahawks and sealing the Chargers' dominant performance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 19 | 13 | 68% | 177 | 2 | 1 | 111.0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 23 | 11 | 48% | 159 | 1 | 2 | 49.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadarian Price | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 26 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 7 | 90 | 12.9 | 57 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | — | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 54 |

