Seahawks overcome Chargers despite 14 penalties in 30-23 win

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Seahawks overcome Chargers despite 14 penalties in 30-23 win
Summary

The Seattle Seahawks secured a 30-23 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers at home on October 4. Although Seattle held a commanding 27-6 lead at one point, they faced significant discipline issues, accruing 14 penalties amounting to 150 yards, seven of which were personal fouls. Head coach Mike Macdonald expressed frustration over the penalties, labeling them 'unacceptable on any level' and emphasizing the need for improvement in team discipline moving forward. Despite the win, the Seahawks will need to address these critical issues quickly, particularly with an upcoming matchup against the 49ers.

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  • •Seahawks win 30-23 against Chargers
  • •Seattle leads 27-6 at one point
  • •Team penalized 14 times for 150 yards
  • •Mike Macdonald criticizes penalties in postgame
  • •Next game is against the San Francisco 49ers
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  • 3:31 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald on Seattle's penalties: 'unacceptable on any level'
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The Seahawks coach was fuming during the postgame press conference.

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