Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks – NFL Prediction
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Sam Darnold recently returned under center for Seattle against Washington, but can he lead this team to a bounce-back win after dropping a wild 33-31 shootout? On the other side, Los Angeles is desperate for answers. The Chargers haven’t won a game in their last five outings, and frankly, I don’t see how they stop the bleeding here.
Los Angeles Chargers – Team Analysis
| Date | Stage | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | Regular Season | @ Buffalo Bills | 16-24 | L |
| 2026-09-20 | Regular Season | vs Las Vegas Raiders | 14-26 | L |
| 2026-09-13 | Regular Season | vs Arizona Cardinals | 14-26 | L |
| 2026-08-28 | Pre Season | vs Los Angeles Rams | 18-20 | L |
| 2026-08-21 | Pre Season | vs San Francisco 49ers | 17-41 | L |
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg Points Scored | 15.8 pts/game |
| Avg Points Conceded | 27.4 pts/game |
| Current Form | LLLLL |
| Total Yards | 305.4 yards/game |
| Passing Yards | 179.4 yards/game |
| Rushing Yards | 126.0 yards/game |
| Turnovers | 1.8/game |
What is going on with Los Angeles right now? They are sitting on a zero percent win rate over their last five games, failing to hit 20 points in four of those ugly performances.
Look at the offensive numbers and it gets even uglier. They’re averaging roughly 305 total yards per game, with a passing attack stuck below 180 yards. Couple that with nearly two turnovers a game and losses like 26-14 to the Raiders and 24-16 to Buffalo, and you have a completely stalled offense. Add in a heavily damaged roster featuring David Njoku and Tyler Biadasz on injured reserve, and I’m simply not buying a sudden turnaround.
Seattle Seahawks – Team Analysis
| Date | Stage | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | Regular Season | @ Washington Commanders | 31-33 | L |
| 2026-09-20 | Regular Season | @ Arizona Cardinals | 31-7 | W |
| 2026-09-10 | Regular Season | vs New England Patriots | 13-10 | W |
| 2026-08-29 | Pre Season | @ Kansas City Chiefs | 9-9 | L |
| 2026-08-24 | Pre Season | @ Tennessee Titans | 16-19 | L |
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg Points Scored | 20.0 pts/game |
| Avg Points Conceded | 15.6 pts/game |
| Current Form | LWWLL |
| Total Yards | 340.8 yards/game |
| Passing Yards | 241.2 yards/game |
| Rushing Yards | 99.6 yards/game |
| Turnovers | 1.0/game |
Seattle has had a bit of a rollercoaster stretch, sitting at a 40 percent win rate over their last five games. They blew out Arizona 31-7 and grinded out a 13-10 win against New England, but then turned around and surrendered 33 points in a nail-biter against Washington. Still, their offense generates roughly 340 total yards per game, led by an aerial attack hovering around 240 yards. They protect the football far better than LA, averaging just one turnover per contest.
Do I trust Seattle’s defense completely after that Washington loss? Not entirely. But facing an offense as starved for points as the Chargers gives them a massive edge.
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Stage | Match | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-10 | Pre Season | Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks | 3-16 | Seattle Seahawks |
| 2022-10-23 | Regular Season | Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks | 23-37 | Seattle Seahawks |
| Team | Wins |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 2 |
The recent history between these two favors Seattle completely. The Seahawks took the last meeting 16-3 in 2024 and dominated them 37-23 back in 2022. Given current form, past head-to-head results tell the exact same story as today’s matchup. Seattle simply has LA’s number.
Team News & Key Players
Los Angeles Chargers – Key Players
No player statistics available for Los Angeles Chargers this season.
Seattle Seahawks – Key Players
No player statistics available for Seattle Seahawks this season.
Injury Report
Los Angeles Chargers:
| Player | Status | Injury | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branson Taylor | I.L. | I.L. – Undisclosed | |
| KeAndre LambertSmith | I.L. | I.L. – Hamstring | |
| Isaiah World | NFI | Knee – NFI-R for Week 4 at Seattle | |
| Brenen Thompson | Questionable | Quadriceps – Questionable for Week 4 at Seattle | |
| Kayode Awosika | Questionable | Lower Leg – Questionable for Week 4 at Seattle | |
| Tyler Biadasz | I.L. | I.L. – Knee | |
| Elijah Molden | Questionable | Hamstring – Questionable for Week 4 at Seattle | |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | Questionable | Hamstring – Questionable for Week 4 at Seattle | |
| Denzel Perryman | I.L. | I.L. – Undisclosed | |
| David Njoku | I.L. | I.L. – Lower Leg | |
| Donte Jackson | Questionable | Concussion – Questionable for Week 4 at Seattle | |
| Scott Matlock | I.L. | I.L. – Undisclosed | |
| Charlie Kolar | Questionable | Forearm – Questionable for Week 4 at Seattle |
Seattle Seahawks:
| Player | Status | Injury | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Richman | I.L. | I.L. – Leg | |
| Zach Charbonnet | PUP | Knee – ACL – Physically Unable to Perform. Expected Return – Week 5 | |
| Anthony Bradford | I.L. | I.L. – Knee | |
| Bud Clark | I.L. | I.L. – Ankle | |
| Robbie Ouzts | I.L. | I.L. – Neck | |
| Julian Love | Questionable | Calf – Questionable for Week 4 vs. L.A. Chargers | |
| Ty Okada | Questionable | Hamstring – Questionable for Week 4 vs. L.A. Chargers | |
| Jake Bobo | I.L. | I.L. – Knee | |
| Brandon Pili | Questionable | Concussion – Questionable for Week 4 vs. L.A. Chargers |
LA is battered, missing key offensive pieces like David Njoku and Tyler Biadasz on IR while Donte Jackson and Dalvin Tomlinson carry questionable tags. Seattle has its own bumps with Zach Charbonnet on the PUP list and Julian Love listed as questionable, but LA’s losses hit much deeper.
Betting Analysis & Tips
| Market | Selection | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Los Angeles Chargers | 3.47 |
| Moneyline | Seattle Seahawks | 1.26 |
| Total | Over/Under | 43.0 |
I see serious value on the under here with the market total set at 43.0. We project a lower-scoring game around 36 total points, and given LA’s ongoing struggles to even reach 18 points, expecting a shootout feels foolish. Seattle on the moneyline at 1.26 is a safe building block, but the total is where my gut points.
Final Prediction
Give me Seattle to comfortably handle business in this one. We project a 23-13 victory for the Seahawks, easily covering the spread. LA’s complete lack of offensive rhythm makes me confident in backing Seattle all day.
| Predicted Score | Los Angeles Chargers 13 – 23 Seattle Seahawks |
| Most Likely Result | Seattle Seahawks Win |
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