Seahawks beat Chargers 30-23 in narrow Week 4 win
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in a close Week 4 matchup. The game was broadcast on CBS with Andrew Catalon and Logan Ryan providing commentary. Seattle’s victory ended a brief losing streak but was described as messy, with the team nearly losing despite a strong defensive effort. The Chargers, who remained winless at 0-3, struggled with fourth-quarter execution and turnovers. Key narrative points included Seattle’s need to protect the football and the absence of starting running back Jadarian Price, who was placed on injured reserve. Jaxon Smith-Njigba continued his dominant start, leading the NFL in receiving yards and touchdowns through the first three weeks. The Seahawks’ defense, which ranks first in the league in several categories, played a pivotal role in securing the win. The game was the first meaningful meeting between Jim Harbaugh and the Seahawks without Pete Carroll on the sidelines since 2000. The broadcast was limited to a small portion of the country, with the game ranked third in terms of national interest. The Seahawks will face a larger audience in upcoming weeks, including a featured game against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5.
