Chargers vs Seahawks predictions, graded
Los Angeles Chargers at Seattle Seahawks · Week 4, 2026 · Sun, Oct 4 · Final: Chargers 23, Seahawks 30 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Chargers vs Seahawks? Of 22 pundits with a call on record, 21 take the Seahawks and 1 takes the Chargers. 13 named a score; the median has the Seahawks by 9. The Seahawks won 30-23, so 21 of 22 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 92 out of 100.
Who the room took
22 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callChargers vs Seahawks picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 4 Seahawks
- Check the Mic (podcast)all 2 Seahawks
- Fox Sportsall 2 Seahawks
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Seahawks
The other 12 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Seahawks 11, Chargers 1.
Chargers vs Seahawks score predictions
13 pundits named a score; the median call is Seahawks by 9, and the final was Seahawks by 7.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Jeremy PargoSeahawks 28, Chargers 19Hit · 95
- Bobby KownackSeahawks 25, Chargers 17Hit · 98
- Gennaro FiliceSeahawks 27, Chargers 15Hit · 88
- Brooke CersosimoSeahawks 30, Chargers 24Hit · 98
- Dan ParrSeahawks 26, Chargers 17Hit · 95
- Seth WalderSeahawks 26, Chargers 23Hit · 90
- Pamela MaldonadoSeahawks 20, Chargers 17Hit · 90
- Eric MoodySeahawks 28, Chargers 21Hit · 100
- John BreechSeahawks 24, Chargers 21Hit · 90
- Chris SimmsSeahawks 31, Chargers 21Hit · 93
- Tyler SullivanSeahawks 33, Chargers 20Hit · 86
- Pete PriscoSeahawks 30, Chargers 20Hit · 93
- Connor J. BenintendiSeahawks 28, Chargers 13Hit · 81
Chargers at Seahawks: how they came in
The Chargers are 0-3 and have lost 3 straight; the Seahawks are 2-1. On win totals, 13 pundits put the Chargers at 8.1 wins on average, and 11 pundits put the Seahawks at 10.5 wins on average.
Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
- Record coming in
- 0-3 · lost 3 straight · 44 scored, 76 allowed
- Last games
- L 16-24 at Bills Week 3
- L 14-26 vs Raiders Week 2
- L 14-26 vs Cardinals Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 32nd, defense 26th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 11-6
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 8.1 · 2 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 3 Chargers games
- Record coming in
- 2-1 · 75 scored, 50 allowed
- Last games
- L 31-33 at Commanders Week 3
- W 31-7 at Cardinals Week 2
- W 13-10 vs Patriots Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 18th, defense 2nd of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 14-3
- Win-total calls
- 12 pundits · average 10.5 · 4 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 2 of 3 Seahawks games
Chargers and Seahawks players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Chargers
- Justin HerbertStarting QB · QB
1,591 passing yards · 6 TD, 11 INT · 61.3% completions · 190 rushing yards · 8 games · 21st in the NFL in passing yards
Justin Herbert to stay with Los Angeles Chargers
“Of all the players on this list, Herbert is the player with the best chance of a trade. That would require Herbert to agree to waive his no-trade clause.” the article →
Justin Herbert to outplay his draft cost (an ADP of QB9 and is going in the back half of the seventh round)
“Justin Herbert has an ADP of QB9 and is going in the back half of the seventh round... the arrival of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel could help unlock the sort of big passing numbers that Herbert produced in his first three seasons.” the article →
- Omarion HamptonRB1 · RB
369 rushing yards on 102 carries · 3 TD · 11 catches for 63 · 8 games · 25th in the NFL in rushing yards
Omarion Hampton to be 1st on the depth chart
“Mitchell is No. 2 in the pecking order behind starter Omarion Hampton, and Vidal is No. 3” the article →
Omarion Hampton to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Hampton should be a rock-solid RB1 with massive upside in 2026.” the article →
- Ladd McConkeyWR1 · WR
17 catches for 286 yards · 1 TD · 6 games · 76th in the NFL in receiving yards
Ladd McConkey to move to Pittsburgh Steelers
“Trade 1 Steelers receive: Ladd McConkey, 2027 fifth-round pick Chargers receive: Roman Wilson, 2027 second-round pick” the article →
“McConkie's out, and I expect him to be out for the game. (Chargers vs. Raiders, Week 2)” the article →
- Oronde Gadsden IITE1 · TE
19 catches for 172 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 135th in the NFL in receiving yards
Oronde Gadsden II to fall short of his draft cost (TE20, Overall RK150 | ECR vs. ADP: -20)
“I'll be avoiding Oronde Gadsden in drafts this season... Gadsden looks like he's locked in a tight end committee for 2026, which is something I don't have any interest in dealing with for fantasy purposes.” the article →
Oronde Gadsden II to be 3rd on the depth chart
“I would drop Ronde. I think he's gonna be tight end three in that rotation, man.” the article →
- Tuli TuipulotuSack leader · LB
3 sacks · 15 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 51st in the NFL in sacks
Tuli Tuipulotu to move — “potential trade chip”
“Khalil Mack is the Chargers' pass rusher everyone is talking about, but LA has another intriguing talent in Tuipulotu. (listed among 25 potential trade chips)” the article →
Tuli Tuipulotu to sign a new deal with Los Angeles Chargers
“I think his Chargers teammate Tuli Tuipulotu gets an extension from LA that keeps him around, but Mack is still a quality pass rusher and sets a physical edge.” the article →
- Daiyan HenleyTackle leader · LB
0.5 sacks · 21 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 140th in the NFL in solo tackles
Daiyan Henley to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Daiyan Henley projects to step back from his starting job with the Chargers and assume a rotational role behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad” the article →
Seahawks
- Drew LockStarting QB · QB
597 passing yards · 5 TD, 0 INT · 71.1% completions · 3 games · 36th in the NFL in passing yards
“Drew Lock has a good chance to recover enough from his oblique injury to play against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 10.” the article →
Drew Lock to be 1st on the depth chart
“putting Drew Lock in line to make his first start for Seattle since 2023” the article →
- Emanuel WilsonRB1 · RB
403 rushing yards on 111 carries · 4 TD · 6 catches for 65 · 7 games · 21st in the NFL in rushing yards
Emanuel Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“With him out of the lineup, Emanuel Wilson and George Holani will take over as Sam Darnold's partners in the backfield.” the article →
Emanuel Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Wilson is likely to be the primary runner once again while Price and Zach Charbonnet remain sidelined.” the article →
- Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR1 · WR
71 catches for 1,036 yards · 9 TD · 9 games · 1st in the NFL in receiving yards
Jaxon Smith-Njigba to win NFL Offensive Player of the Year
“If he keeps it up, he could be the first back-to-back NFL Offensive Player of the Year since Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk won it three times in a row, from 1999 through 2001.” the article →
Jaxon Smith-Njigba to be 1st on the depth chart
“We still fully expect Smith-Njigba to lead Seattle in targets and for this passing game to run through him again” the article →
- AJ BarnerTE1 · TE
23 catches for 210 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 120th in the NFL in receiving yards
AJ Barner to outplay his draft cost (late-round)
“Consider Barner a midrange to low-end TE2 for 2026 fantasy drafts.” the article →
- Byron Murphy IISack leader · DT
4 sacks · 13 solo tackles · 9 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
Byron Murphy II to sign a new deal with Seattle Seahawks
“ESPN's reporter Dan Graziano believes Murphy could be the first and biggest player to get a luxurious extension following a tremendous third breakout season.” the article →
Byron Murphy II to make All-Pro
“the 6-foot-0, 306-pounder is ready to take his game up a notch as an All-Pro-caliber defender at the line” the article →
- Ernest JonesTackle leader · LB
3 sacks · 44 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in solo tackles
Our write-up of how the room did: Seahawks 30, Chargers 23: A 21-1 Room, Decided on the Margin →
Every call on Chargers at Seahawks
1–25 of 26
Seattle Seahawks 25 — Los Angeles Chargers 17
Bobby Kownack: Seattle Seahawks 25-17
Seattle Seahawks 26 — Los Angeles Chargers 17
Dan Parr: Seattle Seahawks 26-17
Seattle Seahawks 30 — Los Angeles Chargers 24
Brooke Cersosimo: Seattle Seahawks 30-24
Seattle Seahawks 27 — Los Angeles Chargers 15
Gennaro Filice: Seattle Seahawks 27-15
Seattle Seahawks 28 — Los Angeles Chargers 19
Jeremy Bergman: Seattle Seahawks 28-19
Seattle Seahawks 20 — Chargers 17
Maldonado's pick: Seahawks 20, Chargers 17
Seattle Seahawks 28 — Chargers 21
Moody's pick: Seahawks 28, Chargers 21
Seattle Seahawks 26 — Chargers 23
Walder's pick: Seahawks 26, Chargers 23
Seattle Seahawks 24 — Chargers 21
Seahawks 24-21 over Chargers
Seattle Seahawks to beat Chargers
It would be one of the biggest stunners of the season to me if Seattle loses back-to-back games here... So I like Seattle.
Seattle Seahawks 31 — Chargers 21
I think Seattle bounces back here... I'm gonna go thirty one twenty one.
Seattle Seahawks to beat Chargers
Tyler Sullivan likes the reigning champs to get back on track with a blowout win.
Seattle Seahawks to beat LA Chargers
I like Seattle in this game. They need to find a way to get Rasheed Shaheed more involved
Seattle Seahawks to beat LA Chargers
I can see them winning this game handily... So I think the Seahawks win this game.
Los Angeles Chargers to beat Seahawks
Chargers beat the Seahawks straight up
Seattle Seahawks to beat Los Angeles Chargers
Look at this. I've got Seattle by 12. Yeah. I got Seattle by a lot in this game. Yeah. I think the Chargers might get murdered in this game.
Seattle Seahawks to beat Los Angeles Chargers
Seattle, they're gonna get their ass beat in this game... They're just gonna get beat down in this game.
Seattle Seahawks 33 — Chargers 20
Projected score : Seahawks 33, Chargers 20
Seattle Seahawks 30 — Chargers 20
Pick: Seahawks 30, Chargers 20
Seattle Seahawks to beat Los Angeles Chargers
a 0-9 record feels more plausible than them clawing back to playoff relevance ... Week 4 at Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks to beat Chargers
the Chargers have to right their wrongs on the road against the Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks. That feels unachievable.
Seattle Seahawks to beat Chargers
They travel to Buffalo and then Seattle. ... I don't see the Chargers winning any of the games.
Seattle Seahawks to beat Chargers
Their next two games? At the Bills and at the Seahawks, where they'll do really well to avoid being 0-4 when they host the Broncos in Week 5.
Seattle Seahawks 28 — Chargers 13
Week 4 - Los Angeles Chargers at Seahawks Score Prediction: Seahawks 28, Chargers 13
Drew Lock to be 1st on the depth chart
meaning the Chargers won't see him in Week 4 on the road in Seattle, one of the toughest places to play in the NFL. Instead, they would line up against Drew Lock.