Los Angeles
Chargers
2-1
37
FINAL
31
Seattle
Seahawks
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Los Angeles Chargers outlasted the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 37-31 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to solidify their positions in the playoff race, but it was the Chargers who ultimately came out on top, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Chargers quarterback Matthew Stafford led the charge with an impressive 299 passing yards and three touchdown passes, providing the critical spark for his team. Meanwhile, Seahawks running back Josh Jacobs put forth a valiant effort, rushing for 100 yards, and Garrett Wilson emerged as a standout receiver with 137 yards through the air. The offensive display from both sides kept the scoreboard ticking throughout the game.
On the defensive side, Malaki Starks of the Chargers made a significant impact with 12 total tackles, helping to stifle Seattle's momentum when it mattered most. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Chargers' defense held strong, preventing the Seahawks from converting a pivotal third down, allowing Los Angeles to maintain their slim lead and secure the victory. The combination of timely defensive plays and explosive offensive performances ultimately defined this high-stakes matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 50 | 31 | 299 | 3 | 1 | 90.3 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 34 | 23 | 295 | 2 | 0 | 114.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 19 | 100 | 5.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 16 | 63 | 3.9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 7 | 49 | 7.0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 8 | 137 | 17.1 | 2 | 59 | 1 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jacob Cowing | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaki Starks | FS | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 10 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yetur Gross-Matos | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 38 |
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 37 |

