Justin Herbert, Sam Darnold's interceptions mark historic game start in Seattle

In the matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and Seattle Seahawks on October 4, 2026, quarterbacks Justin Herbert and Sam Darnold each threw an interception on their first plays from scrimmage. This marked the first time in NFL history that both starting quarterbacks threw an interception on their team's first play. Herbert's interception came immediately as he attempted a risky pass, while Darnold followed by throwing to a defender. Despite these turnovers resetting the game momentarily, they each faced struggles, with Darnold later finding the end zone to help his team regain the lead. The Chargers, who entered the game at 0-3, faced increasing pressure to recover from early turnovers.

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