Seahawks and Chargers throw interceptions on first two plays in Week 4

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Seahawks and Chargers throw interceptions on first two plays in Week 4
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In their Week 4 matchup, the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Chargers made history by throwing interceptions on the first two plays of the game. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert started the unusual sequence with a pick thrown to Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas. On Seattle's first play, quarterback Sam Darnold returned the favor with an interception caught by Chargers defensive player Tuli Tuipulotu. This marked the first occurrence of such back-to-back turnovers in at least four decades. After this unusual start, the Chargers initially led 3-0 but faced a resilient Seahawks team that ultimately secured a 30-23 victory.

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  • •Seahawks and Chargers meet in Week 4
  • •First two plays result in interceptions
  • •Herbert intercepted by Drake Thomas
  • •Darnold picked off by Tuli Tuipulotu
  • •Seahawks win 30-23 after early turnovers
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The Seahawks’ Week 4 matchup against the Chargers was the first time that interceptions were thrown on the first two plays of a game in decades.

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