Seahawks edge Chargers 30-23 in flag-filled contest on October 4

The Seattle Seahawks (3-1) held off the Los Angeles Chargers (0-4) for a 30-23 win on October 4. Despite forcing four turnovers, including three on Justin Herbert, Seattle almost squandered a 27-6 lead due to penalty issues and defensive errors. Sam Darnold struggled early, throwing a first-play interception but later connected for touchdowns with Emanuel Wilson and Tory Horton while Rashid Shaheed added a rushing touchdown. With the Chargers closing the gap, Uchenna Nwosu sealed the game with a key strip-sack of Herbert in the final moments. The game saw an unusual 30 accepted penalties for a combined 280 yards.

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