Week 4 NFL Clash
Struggling Chargers Visit Defending Champion Seahawks in Crucial Week 4 Matchup
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Seattle’s three turnovers accounted for 21 Washington points, and the pick-six was the first interception return for a touchdown Sam Darnold had allowed in five years.
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Against Buffalo, the Chargers scored only one touchdown on six drives that reached the Bills’ 30-yard line.
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Seattle’s defense entered the matchup ranked first in the NFL in total yards allowed and third in points allowed; it had held New England to 10 points and Arizona to seven in its first two games.
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After missing Seattle’s first two games, Darnold returned from a glute injury; backup Drew Lock had started both wins, including a 31-7 victory over Arizona.
The 0-3 Los Angeles Chargers visit the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday seeking their first win of the season in a matchup with playoff implications. An 0-4 start would make a postseason berth historically unlikely, though Ventura County Star notes the 1992 Chargers started 0-4 and still reached the playoffs. The Seahawks enter after a 33-31 loss to Washington snapped their 12-game winning streak, with turnovers costing them dearly: Sam Darnold threw two interceptions including a pick-six, and the defense surrendered 21 points off three turnovers.
Los Angeles has struggled to finish drives and been outscored 33-3 in fourth quarters this season. Coach Jim Harbaugh's team scored only one touchdown on six drives inside Buffalo's 30-yard line in Week 3, according to AOL Sports. Meanwhile, Seattle's defense ranked first in the NFL in total yards allowed entering the game, holding New England to 10 points and Arizona to seven in its first two games.
Chargers Desperate for First Win After Brutal Fourth-Quarter Struggles
Los Angeles has played poorly when games tighten. The Chargers have been outscored 33-3 in fourth quarters through three games, according to Ventura County Star analysis. Against Buffalo, the offense reached the Bills' 30-yard line six times but scored only one touchdown. These red-zone failures have defined their winless start and put extra pressure on Sunday's matchup against a Seattle team that ranks among the NFL's best defenses.
Coach Jim Harbaugh told his team they must find every possible edge to turn the season around. The Chargers forced five turnovers against Buffalo but could not convert those opportunities into points. One historical precedent offers hope: the 1992 Chargers started 0-4 and still made the playoffs, proving an 0-4 start is not automatically fatal.
Seattle's Defense Stumbles After Twelve Straight Wins
The Seahawks' dominant run ended in Washington when turnovers derailed their defense. Sam Darnold threw two interceptions including his first pick-six in five years, while rookie running back Jadarian Price fumbled. Those three turnovers accounted for 21 of Washington's 33 points, showing how costly mistakes can erase an otherwise strong performance. Darnold still passed for 379 yards and four touchdowns despite the miscues.
Seattle's defense had been historically stingy before the loss. Entering Week 4, the unit ranked first in the NFL in total yards allowed and third in points allowed, according to Seattle Sports My Northwest. The Seahawks held New England to 10 points and Arizona to seven in their first two games after Sam Darnold returned from a glute injury. Coach Mike Macdonald said the team's problems are fixable despite the setback.
Seahawks Face Injury Concerns Heading Into Week 4
Seattle will play Sunday without rookie running back Jadarian Price due to a chest injury suffered in Week 2. The injury forced the team to rule out Price ahead of the Chargers matchup, removing a key contributor from their rushing attack. This absence comes as the Seahawks try to bounce back from their first loss of the season and reclaim momentum in their playoff push.
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