- Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks
- Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
- Broadcast: CBS
- Betting Odds: Seahawks -7.0
- Total Points Over/Under: 42.5
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The Seattle Seahawks (2-1) are gearing up to take on the Los Angeles Chargers (0-3) at Lumen Field this Sunday. The Chargers are currently 7-point underdogs as set by the bookmakers, with the total score expected to reach 42.5 points.
Entering this matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers have struggled, posting a record of 0-3 in the current season. In their most recent game, they faced the Buffalo Bills, suffering a defeat with a score of 24-16. Quarterback Justin Herbert completed 20 of 34 passes for 226 yards and secured 1 touchdown, finishing the game with a quarterback rating of 76.3 and throwing 1 interception. Tre Harris contributed by averaging 12.7 yards per catch, totaling 76 yards on 6 receptions. Omarion Hampton led the rushing attack with 15 carries for 56 yards (3.7 yards per carry). Overall, the Chargers executed 62 plays, accumulating 348 total yards. They ran the ball 28 times for 131 yards, averaging 4.7 yards per attempt. On defense, Los Angeles allowed 176 rushing yards on 33 attempts, giving up an average of 5.3 yards per carry. The pass defense allowed 16 completions on 26 attempts, yielding 174 yards at a completion rate of 61.5%.
On the offensive side, the Chargers are averaging only 14.7 points per game, placing them in the lower tiers of the AFC. They have accumulated an average of 113.0 rushing yards per game, ranking 12th league-wide. With a total of 926 offensive yards so far this season, Los Angeles has recorded 28 first downs but has suffered from 22 penalties for 159 yards. Additionally, they have turned the ball over 6 times (4 interceptions and 2 fumbles). In terms of touchdowns, the Chargers have secured 3 via passing and 2 via running.
Defensively, the Chargers rank 20th in points allowed, giving up an average of 25.3 points per game. They allow 3.6 yards per carry and 116.3 rushing yards per contest. In terms of passing defense, they have yielded a total of 699 yards, which positions them at 21st in the league, allowing an average of 233.0 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 67.4%. They rank 23rd overall in total yards allowed, conceding 349.3 yards per game. In total, they’ve allowed 4 touchdowns through the air and 4 rushing touchdowns, resulting in 349 rushing yards surrendered in 3 games this season.
The Seahawks enter this matchup with a 2-1 record this season. In their previous game, the Seahawks fell short against the Washington Commanders, losing 33-31. Quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 379 yards and 4 touchdowns on 31 of 45 passing, achieving a quarterback rating of 105.7 despite 2 interceptions; his average yards per attempt were 8.4. Running back Jadarian Price managed just 15 yards on 5 carries, averaging 3.0 yards per attempt. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the standout receiver for the Seahawks, with 10 receptions for 128 yards (12.8 yards per catch). Seattle averaged 2.4 yards per rush with a total of 44 rushing yards on 18 carries. The Seahawks recorded 437 total yards on 64 offensive plays (6.8 yards per play). Their pass defense recorded a 61.3% completion rate, conceding 176 yards on 19 completions out of 31 attempts. On the ground, they allowed 82 yards on 32 carries (2.6 yards per rush).
The Seattle Seahawks post an average of 367.7 yards per game, ranking them 10th in the league. They average 101.0 rushing yards per game, having gained a total of 303 rushing yards. With 2 interceptions thrown against them and 2 lost fumbles, they have achieved 43 first downs. Their offense has committed 21 penalties leading to 177 yards, placing them 20th in the league for aiding opponents. This season, Seattle has accumulated 800 yards through the air, averaging 266.7 yards per game, which ranks 4th overall in the NFL. Regarding scoring, the Seahawks sit 14th in the league, averaging 25.0 points per game.
Defensively, the Seahawks allow 16.7 points per game, ranking them 4th in the NFL. They have given up 5 passing touchdowns and average just 141.7 passing yards allowed per game—best in the league. Seattle has also limited opponents to 261 rushing yards over the season, averaging 87.0 rushing yards per game, with no rushing touchdowns allowed thus far. The Seahawks’ defense has participated in 179 scrimmage plays, ranking them 12th overall, while generating 4 turnovers throughout the season and conceding a total of only 50 points.
Who will prevail in the Chargers vs Seahawks clash?
Expert’s Pick: Choose the Seahawks -7.0
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