Our Chargers vs Seahawks prediction covers the stingiest passing defence in the league hosting an 0-3 team. Squawka Signal’s live read updates on this page through the week.
The Seattle Seahawks have allowed 425 passing yards and a 76.2 opponent rating. The Los Angeles Chargers have scored 44 points in three games. Lumen Field should not be close.
Chargers vs Seahawks: our editor’s props
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Chargers vs Seahawks: 2026 form so far
A 2-1 team with the league’s best pass defence against a winless one. The table puts each attack against what the opposite side allows.
Chargers attack against the Seahawks defence
| Per game | Chargers offence | Seahawks allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 195.7 | 141.7 |
| Rushing yards | 113.0 | 87.0 |
| Yards per carry | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Passer rating | 73.4 | 76.2 |
| Touchdowns | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| Third-down conversion | 35.1% | 26.8% |
| Red-zone conversion | 55.6% | 66.7% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Seahawks attack against the Chargers defence
| Per game | Seahawks offence | Chargers allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 266.7 | 233.0 |
| Rushing yards | 101.0 | 116.3 |
| Yards per carry | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Passer rating | 116.1 | 92.4 |
| Touchdowns | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Third-down conversion | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| Red-zone conversion | 58.3% | 58.3% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 1.0 | 2.3 |
Read these as a 3-game sample rather than settled form. Rates this early move a long way on one result.
Seattle hold opponents to 26.8% on third down, second only to Minnesota, and have taken four interceptions.
Chargers vs Seahawks quarterback matchup
Justin Herbert has four interceptions this season. Sam Darnold has two, from 41 fewer attempts.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | Justin Herbert | 20/34, 226 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT, 76.3 rtg | 52/88, 627 yds, 3 TD, 4 INT, 73.4 rtg (3 games) |
| Seahawks | Sam Darnold | 31/45, 379 yds, 4 TD, 2 INT, 105.7 rtg | 32/47, 392 yds, 4 TD, 2 INT, 104.2 rtg (2 games) |
Chargers vs Seahawks injury report and team news
Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads the league with 405 receiving yards and six touchdowns.
The Chargers have not scored more than 16 points in a game this season.
This section updates as soon as the Out, Doubtful and Questionable tags land.
Where Chargers vs Seahawks is decided
Seattle’s 425 passing yards allowed is 85 fewer than any other team. Los Angeles rely on Herbert, and Herbert has been intercepted four times.
The Seahawks have also conceded only three sacks of Darnold, tied for the second fewest in the league.
Their soft spot is the ground game, at 3.8 a carry for 303 yards, but the Chargers have not been able to exploit anything so far.
Players to watch
- Justin Herbert (LAC, QB): 226 yards, one touchdown and one interception at Buffalo.
- Omarion Hampton (LAC, RB): 15 carries for 56 yards in Week 3.
- Sam Darnold (SEA, QB): 31 of 45 for 379 yards and four touchdowns at Washington.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA, WR): 405 receiving yards and six touchdowns, both league highs.
How to watch Chargers vs Seahawks
Kickoff is 4:25 PM ET on Sunday 4 October at Lumen Field, which is 3:25 PM CT and 1:25 PM PT. CTV coverage is regional, so the fixture on your local CTV station depends where you are, with TSN alongside it and RDS in French. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Chargers vs Seahawks |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 4, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4:25 PM ET / 3:25 PM CT / 1:25 PM PT |
| Venue | Lumen Field, Seattle, WA |
| TV | CTV (regional) / TSN / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN |
| Week | Week 4, 2026 NFL season |
Chargers vs Seahawks prediction and score projection
Our Chargers vs Seahawks prediction is a Seattle win, 27-17, rated 4/5. The passing-defence gap decides it.
The live win probability and the model’s projected margin update on this page through the week.
Every Week 4 game, previewed
| Kickoff (ET) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8:15 PM | Steelers @ Browns | Browns 20-17 | Read |
| Sun 9:30 AM | Colts @ Commanders | Commanders 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Cardinals @ Giants | Cardinals 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Cowboys @ Texans | Cowboys 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Packers @ Buccaneers | Packers 23-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Jaguars @ Bengals | Jaguars 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Rams @ Eagles | Rams 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Patriots @ Bills | Bills 30-16 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Jets @ Bears | Bears 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Titans @ Ravens | Ravens 27-13 | Read |
| Sun 4:05 PM | Dolphins @ Vikings | Vikings 24-13 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Broncos @ 49ers | 49ers 31-17 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Chiefs @ Raiders | Chiefs 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Chargers @ Seahawks | Seahawks 27-17 | You are here |
| Sun 8:20 PM | Lions @ Panthers | Lions 31-24 | Read |
| Mon 8:15 PM | Falcons @ Saints | Saints 26-23 | Read |
Every fixture in the round is covered across our NFL hub, and Signal rates every Week 4 game the same way. This one crosses the conferences, so the AFC Championship odds and the NFC Championship odds are both worth a look as the season develops.
Chargers vs Seahawks FAQ
Seattle, comfortably, at home. The Seahawks are 2-1 and the Chargers 0-3.
4:25 PM ET on Sunday 4 October, which is 3:25 PM CT and 1:25 PM PT.
CTV coverage is regional, so the fixture on your local CTV station depends where you are, with TSN alongside it and RDS in French. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada.
Four hundred and twenty-five in three games, the lowest total in the league.
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