Seahawks' Defense Puts Heavy Pressure on Chargers' Herbert

WHO:

seahawks.com - Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Chargers, Justin Herbert, Nick Emmanwori, DeMarcus Lawrence, Uchenna Nwosu

Pro Football Network - Kurt Warner, Mike McDaniel

WHAT:

seahawks.com - The Seahawks committed 14 penalties for 150 yards during their win against the Chargers, setting a record for penalty yards in a game.

seahawks.com - The 30 combined penalties between the Seahawks and Chargers were tied for the second most in a game in franchise history.

seahawks.com - The Seahawks' 150 penalty yards were the second most in franchise history, trailing only the 1976 expansion bowl game.

seahawks.com - The Seahawks won against the Chargers with a score of 30-23.

seahawks.com - Justin Herbert was pressured on 55 percent of his drop backs, the second highest pressure rate he has faced since the start of the previous season.

seahawks.com - The Seahawks sacked Herbert four times during the game.

seahawks.com - Herbert completed 7 of 13 passes for 101 yards, one interception, and four sacks when pressured.

seahawks.com - Uchenna Nwosu's sack/forced fumble sealed the win for the Seahawks.

seahawks.com - Nick Emmanwori had a career-high four pressures on eight pass rushes, nine total tackles, one sack, and two tackles for loss.

Pro Football Network - The Chargers started the season with an 0–4 record.

WHERE:

seahawks.com - The game took place at Lumen Field.

WHEN:

seahawks.com - The Seahawks vs. Chargers matchup occurred on October 4, 2026.

WHY:

Pro Football Network - Kurt Warner expressed that the Chargers are asking too much of Justin Herbert as their offense struggles.

HOW:

seahawks.com - Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald stated that the team needs to clean up their penalties to avoid giving opponents extra yards and chances.

seahawks.com - The Seahawks' defense created pressure through their pass rush, leading to Herbert's struggles during the game.

In a record-setting game, the Seahawks committed 14 penalties for 150 yards during their win against the Chargers, marking the second most penalty yards in franchise history. The combined total of 30 penalties between the two teams tied for the second most in a game for the Seahawks. Coach Mike Macdonald emphasized the need for the team to clean up their penalties to prevent giving opponents extra yards and opportunities.