Seahawks Seek Improvement After Mixed Performance Against Chargers
WHO:
Heavy NFL - Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Chargers, head coach Mike Macdonald, linebacker Ernest Jones IV, linebacker Drake Thomas, outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, running back Emanuel Wilson, receiver Rashid Shaheed, safety Rodney Thomas II, Connor O'Toole.
WHAT:
Heavy NFL - The Seahawks are being urged to trade for a player with 116 career sacks after their recent victory against the Chargers.
seahawks.com - The Seahawks' game against the Chargers featured a total of 14 penalties for 150 yards, setting a franchise record for the most penalty yards in a game.
seahawks.com - The Seahawks' rushing attack produced 138 yards on 33 carries, with Emanuel Wilson leading with 81 yards and two touchdowns.
seahawks.com - The Seahawks' defense recorded four takeaways, including two interceptions and a forced fumble that was recovered to clinch the game.
Heavy NFL - The Seahawks are being urged to trade for a player with 116 career sacks after their recent victory against the Chargers.
Heavy NFL - The Seahawks are approaching a pivotal game against the San Francisco 49ers after their victory against the Chargers.
seahawks.com - The Seahawks had a total of 21 rushing attempts from Emanuel Wilson, who scored two touchdowns during the game.
seahawks.com - The Seahawks' game against the Chargers featured the first time since at least 1978 that both teams threw interceptions on their first play from scrimmage.
seahawks.com - The Seahawks' combined penalty yardage of 280 yards (150 for the Seahawks and 130 for the Chargers) marked the second highest in franchise history.
Heavy NFL - The Seahawks' victory against the Chargers was described as "puzzling" by analysts, indicating that the defending Super Bowl Champions are not performing at their expected level.
seahawks.com - The Seahawks had a total of 138 rushing yards on 33 carries during the game.
seahawks.com - The Seahawks scored 30 or more points for the third consecutive game, marking the first time they have achieved this since 2020.
seahawks.com - The Seahawks' 150 penalty yards set a franchise record for the most penalty yards in a game.
Heavy NFL - The Seattle Seahawks won 30-23 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
seahawks.com - The Seahawks had four total takeaways: two interceptions, a strip-sack fumble recovery, and a muffed punt recovery.
seahawks.com - The Seahawks were penalized 14 times for 150 yards, with eight penalties on the defense.
seahawks.com - Emanuel Wilson rushed for 81 yards and scored two touchdowns, one on a 23-yard reception and another on an 8-yard run.
seahawks.com - Rashid Shaheed scored a touchdown on a 28-yard run and had 33 rushing yards on two carries.
seahawks.com - The Seahawks improved their record to 3-1 with this victory.
WHERE:
Heavy NFL - The game took place at Lumen Field.
WHEN:
seahawks.com - The Seahawks celebrated their victory on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
WHY:
seahawks.com - Coach Mike Macdonald stated, "To have seven personal foul penalties is unacceptable on any level, however you slice it," emphasizing the need for improvement in discipline.
seahawks.com - Coach Mike Macdonald stated, "To have seven personal foul penalties is unacceptable on any level, however you slice it," emphasizing the need for improvement in discipline.
seahawks.com - Coach Mike Macdonald stated that the personal fouls were "unacceptable" and emphasized the need to address penalties.
seahawks.com - The Seahawks made an emphasis on taking the ball away, which resulted in four takeaways during the game.
HOW:
seahawks.com - Uchenna Nwosu received a game ball for his performance, which included a crucial strip-sack that sealed the game.
seahawks.com - Uchenna Nwosu received a game ball for his performance, which included a crucial strip-sack that sealed the game.
seahawks.com - The Seahawks' defense recorded four takeaways, including two interceptions and a forced fumble that was recovered to clinch the game.
seahawks.com - Uchenna Nwosu sacked Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, forcing a fumble that was recovered by Derick Hall to seal the game.
seahawks.com - Drake Thomas intercepted Herbert on the game's first play from scrimmage, and Ernest Jones IV also intercepted a pass, returning it 20 yards for a touchdown setup.
The Seahawks are being urged to trade for a player with 116 career sacks following their recent victory against the Chargers, where they set a franchise record with 14 penalties for 150 yards. In that game, the Seahawks' rushing attack gained 138 yards on 33 carries, led by Emanuel Wilson who rushed for 81 yards and two touchdowns, while the defense recorded four takeaways, including two interceptions. Coach Mike Macdonald highlighted the need for improvement in discipline, stating that seven personal foul penalties are unacceptable, and Uchenna Nwosu received a game ball for his crucial strip-sack that helped clinch the win.