Chargers

The Seattle Seahawks will once again look to climb above the .500 mark with a win on Sunday. To do so, they will have to defeat their former AFC West foe, ...

Seattle’s defense showed signs of life last week by holding the Arizona Cardinals to three offensive points, while racking up six sacks and recording two turnovers. Los Angeles/San Diego controlled the Seahawks, even managing to carve up the Legion of Boom at the height of their powers. During this interim, the Chargers have a slight edge on the Seahawks, having won three of the five games – including the last two.

We are about an hour from kickoff for the week 7 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Seattle Seahawks. Which mean's it's time for the inactives ...

We will also get the debut of 4th round rookie running back Isaiah Spiller today. Equally as huge is starting center Corey Linsley being active today after missing a week due to food poisoning. Which mean’s it’s time for the inactives list and it’s good news for the Chargers.

The Seattle Seahawks took a potentially significant blow amid a hot start against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Pro Bowl receiver DK Metcalf left the ...

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The Los Angeles Chargers' homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Seattle Seahawks at 4:25 p.m. ET Oct. 23 at SoFi Stadium.

A couple stats to keep an eye on: Los Angeles comes into the game boasting the third fewest thrown interceptions in the NFL at three. Los Angeles is the favorite in this one, with an expected 5-point margin of victory. [Jason Myers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/2169640) delivered a perfect 4-for-4 game. [Dustin Hopkins](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1664151) delivered a perfect 4-for-4 game. The Los Angeles Chargers' homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Seattle Seahawks at 4:25 p.m. [Austin Ekeler](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/2820090).

LA Chargers star JC Jackson exited the game on the medical cart after suffering a non-contact knee injury vs. the Seattle Seahawks .

After missing Week 1 after undergoing surgery late into the offseason, JC Jackson has [struggled when active](https://clutchpoints.com/i-feel-defeated-chargers-j-c-jackson-speaks-out-on-harsh-reality-hes-facing-amid-benching/) for the Chargers. It wasn’t the only concerning knock in the game, as Seahawks WR DK Metcalf was also taken off via the injury cart after sustaining a knee injury of his own. [According to Ian Rapoport](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1584304250502332416), Jackson went down while on the field and immediately grabbed at his knee.

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The Chargers are off to a bad start at home against the Seahawks. After the Seahawks took a 7-0 lead with quarterback Geno Smith's 20-yard touchdown to ...

[Jason Myers](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/10690/jason-myers) for a 17-0 lead. With a favorable bounce, Taylor picked up the football and returned it to the Chargers’ 19-yard line. [Darrell Taylor](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/60124/darrell-taylor) strip-sacked Herbert.

Late in the second quarter, JC Jackson found himself in one on one coverage against Seahawks receiver Marquise Goodwin. Geno Smith targeted Goodwin in the end ...

Geno Smith targeted Goodwin in the end zone and Jackson went to leap to make a play. As the veteran hauled in the catch, giving the Seahawks a 24-14 lead, Jackson stayed down on the field. Late in the second quarter, JC Jackson found himself in one on one coverage against Seahawks receiver Marquise Goodwin.

Justin Herbert and the Chargers struggled mightily against the Seattle Seahawks in a loss that also saw J.C. Jackson and Mike Williams exit early because of ...

The [Chargers](https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers) have won three in a row, however, and they are happy to keep right on playing. If things go right, the Chargers will head into their Week 8 bye having extended that streak of victories and possibly in first place in the AFC West. The running game continues to be an issue for the Chargers, who have failed to top 81 yards in five of their six games. If so, the Chargers came out of “Monday Night Football” with all that mattered. The Chargers lost cornerback J.C. The game will be shown on Fox and streamed on [NFL+](https://www.nfl.com/plus/). He played extensively in the first half. The run came one play after Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams had to be helped off the field after sustaining an ankle injury. Austin Johnson had the biggest play, sacking Geno Smith for a 10-yard loss. The Chargers were held to 53 total yards rushing. The Chargers struggled to stop Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III, who rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries. Williams was carted to the locker room after team trainers helped him to the sideline.

Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson was carted off the field in Sunday's game against the Seahawks after suffering a non-contact injury.

Jackson](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/jc-jackson-KNfCgkxTXmkIepOr/) was carted off the field in Sunday’s game against the [Seahawks](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/seahawks/) after suffering a non-contact injury. The 26-year-old has become one of the [NFL](https://theathletic.com/nfl/)’s most productive cornerbacks, earning a Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro nod in 2021 after tallying eight interceptions and a league-high 23 pass deflections. [Patriots](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/patriots/) cornerback to a five-year, $82.5 million deal in March.

DK Metcalf left the game after he leapt to try to grab a Geno Smith pass in the left corner of the end zone on a play that snapped with...

However, Lockett was able to play and one catch for 7 yards in the first quarter. Metcalf left the game after he leapt to try to grab a Geno Smith pass in the left corner of the end zone on a play that snapped with two minutes to go in the first quarter. He was then ruled out of the game with a knee injury.

Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (knee) and receiver Mike Williams (ankle) suffered injuries Sunday against the Seahawks.

And wide receiver [Mike Williams](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3045138/mike-williams) required assistance leaving the field in the fourth quarter because of an injury to his right ankle. Jackson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3121649/jc-jackson) was carted off the field in the second quarter after dislocating his right knee, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Against the Seahawks, Williams caught seven passes for 86 yards and a touchdown. [Michael Davis](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3053795/michael-davis). [Joey Bosa](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3051389/joey-bosa) and Pro Bowl left tackle [Rashawn Slater](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4242283/rashawn-slater), both of whom are on injured reserve. [Marquise Goodwin](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15839/marquise-goodwin).

Stay tuned for live updates as the Seahawks take on the Chargers on Sunday afternoon.

The drive went 31 yards on 7 plays, taking 3:38 off the clock. The drive went 77 yards on 17 plays, taking 10:20 off the clock. The drive went 73 yards on 7 plays, taking 2:43 off the clock. The drive went 33 yards on 6 plays, taking 2:23 off the clock. The drive went -9 yards on 3 plays, taking :39 off the clock. TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS: Smith to Goodwin for a 23-yard touchdown. Bertolet's extra point attempt is good to cut Seattle's lead to 17-14 with 9:37 left in the second quarter. Bertolet's extra point attempt is good to cut Seattle's lead to 17-7 with 12:44 left in the second quarter. The drive went 68 yards on 8 plays, taking 4:11 off the clock. Myers' extra point attempt is good to give Seattle the 14-0 lead with 4:17 left in the first quarter. ](https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/nfl/seahawks/news/tyler-lockett-active-gabe-jackson-sidelined-seattle-seahawks-los-angeles-chargers) For now, though, they're a playoff contender which puts them ahead of schedule in what was supposed to be a rebuild.

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson suffered a dislocated kneecap during Sunday's 37-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, NFL Network Insider Ian ...

[benched in the second half](https://www.nfl.com/news/chargers-cb-j-c-jackson-feels-defeated-after-benching-on-monday-night) of last Monday night's win over the Denver Broncos. No player in league history had recorded more INTs than Jackson in the first four years of a career. for Jackson, who signed a [five-year, $82.5 million deal](https://www.nfl.com/news/chargers-expected-to-sign-former-patriots-cornerback-j-c-jackson) with the Chargers back in March. The team quickly ruled Jackson out of the game following his exit. The 26-year-old immediately clutched his right knee after what appeared to be a non-contact injury. Chargers teammates huddled around Jackson on bended knee as he was attended to by trainers.

The Chargers couldn't keep pace with Kenneth Walker III and the Seattle Seahawks in a 37-23 loss that ends their three-game winning streak.

“I’ve got to do a better job coaching this group and bringing it together,” Staley told reporters after the game. The Chargers struggled to stop Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III, who rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries. Jackson was carted off with a knee injury in the second quarter and wide receiver Mike Williams needed to be helped off the field after sustaining an ankle injury.

This was a drive of two Kenneths. Seahawks rookie Kenneth Walker got a big run on the game's third play, but Geno Smith threw a pass that was intercepted by ...

On the next snap, Kenneth Walker III put this one on ice. Seattle still forced a turnover on downs after Herbert’s pass to Mike Williams was short of the marker on 4th and 14. Williams’ leg twisted awkwardly and was injured on the play, adding to a day of carnage at SoFi Stadium. Better field position meant a shorter drive for the Seahawks, who got a grown man 12-yard run by Kenneth Walker and a pass interference on Derwin James. After a clutch 3rd down pass breakup by Quandre Diggs on former Seahawks TE Gerald Everett, the punt by JK Scott backed Seattle up at their own 2-yard line. When Seattle got the ball back, Geno went to work and engineered a 7-play, 73-yard beaut that ended in another TD to Marquise Goodwin. He also took a shot to the head from Khalil Mack in the scramble. Overhanging on that series was news that DK Metcalf was ruled out for the game after being carted off with a knee injury. Two plays prior, DK Metcalf suffered a knee injury on a pass intended for him along the sidelines, and he was carted off. Geno Smith converted two 3rd down passes to Marquise Goodwin, of which the latter was a 3rd and 15 touchdown! On the Seahawks side, special teams captain Nick Bellore and right guard Phil Haynes both left with concussions, while superstar receiver DK Metcalf was carted off with a knee injury. [Seattle Seahawks](https://www.fieldgulls.com/) (4-3) are all alone in first place in the NFC West after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) by a score of 37-23 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Seven weeks into the season, the Seahawks are all alone atop the NFC West. Who would've seen that coming? In the team's first of two trips to SoFi Stadium ...

Jackson](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/9940/jc-jackson) suffered a non-contact knee injury late in the second quarter and was ruled out. Metcalf](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/49705/dk-metcalf) was carted to the locker room with a knee injury in the first half and did not return. Myers hit two more field goals in the second half and Walker’s 74-yard touchdown with 6:56 left removed all doubt. The last two of those scores came from a Herbert interception and a Herbert strip-sack. Seattle went up 17-0 in the first quarter with He essentially put the game on ice when he tore through the defense for a 74-yard touchdown midway through the fourth quarter — a one-play scoring drive that gave Seattle a 37-16 lead.

Mike Williams looks to have sustained a pretty substantial knee injury in the 4th quarter of their week 7 game vs the Seattle Seahawks.

As he was being helped off he was not putting any weight at all on his leg. His knee twisted and was bent back underneath himself and the defender. I think he is going to miss significant time.

Will Seattle continue to surprise? Can Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense put on a show with Keenan Allen returning? Keep it here for a complete recap of ...

Herbert marched the team 75 yards in 11 plays and capped it off with a touchdown pass to Austin Ekeler. On the very first play of the ensuing Seattle drive, rookie running back Kenneth Walker raced around the right end and sprinted 74 yards to the end zone. Unfortunately the Chargers followed that with a bad three-and-out and then the floodgates opened up once again. The Seahawks pushed their lead to 13 with 1:06 remaining in the quarter. The Seahawks were back on top by 10 with under two minutes remaining in the half. The Chargers finally go on the board with a seven-yard rushing score from Austin Ekeler. With seven and a half minutes remaining in the first quarter, the Chargers trailed 7-0. The Chargers got the game started on a high note with a turnover on the opening drive just a few plays into regulation. The defense stepped up, however, and kept Seattle to just a field goal thanks in part to Austin Johnson’s first sack of the season. Both teams traded punts on the next two drives before the Seahawks found a groove. It took just four plays for tragedy to strike the Chargers again as Justin Herbert made a very ill-advised throw over the middle to a double-covered DeAndre Carter. Through the Chargers’ first three drives of the game, Justin Herbert and the offense turned the ball over three times while recording just two first downs.

With a breakout day from their rookie running back, another big game from Geno Smith and a strong defensive outing, there was plenty for the Seahawks to be ...

Uchenna Nwosu had two of Seattle’s quarterback hits, while Darrell Taylor, Quinton Jefferson, and Al Woods had a sack apiece. With touchdown catches of 23 and 20 yards, Goodwin averaged 16.8 yards per reception. Walker rushed for 88 yards two weeks ago against New Orleans after Penny was injured, and then took the ball 21 times for 97 yards against the Cardinals on Oct.

The star wideout was carted off and subsequently ruled out with a knee injury in the second quarter, the team announced. The broadcast showed Metcalf being ...

Upon arrival, he's been one of the [NFL](/nfl/)'s more dominating receivers and has 406 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 30 receptions entering Week 7 this season. The Seahawks went on to beat the Chargers, 37-23. The pass fell incomplete and Metcalf fell to the ground.

Union-Tribune columnist grades Chargers after their crushing 37-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Inglewood, dropping them to 4-3 and into second place.

Jackson gave up a 17-yarder at the start and then came back with a PI. Brandon Staley, woodshedded by Pete Carroll and his lesser roster, has a team that’s busted up and broken, not to mention poorly coached by him and his lieutenants. Jackson then was carted off with a leg injury after allowing a score. Austin Johnson had a sack to stop the drive Herbert’s fumble created. Later had another great catch and went out with a leg injury. Mike Williams had an amazing catch and followed it with a soaring catch.

Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (knee) and wide receiver Mike Williams (ankle) suffered injuries Sunday against the Seahawks.

Kicker [Dustin Hopkins](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15965/dustin-hopkins) is out two to four weeks because of a hamstring strain. All Pro center [Corey Linsley](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16864/corey-linsley) has missed three games because of knee issues and then illness. Our season is in front of us, which is the truth." "I feel like no is down on the season, no one is pointing any fingers," James said. "I was good, pitch count, just easing back into things, getting back into it," Allen said. That's going to be a part of every week, whether you win or lose. He finished with 7 catches for 86 yards and a touchdown. [Marquise Goodwin](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15839/marquise-goodwin). We'll see what comes back on the X-rays and I hope he's good." I was the closest person to it." "I seen it. [Keenan Allen](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15818/keenan-allen) said of Williams' situation.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- — Rookie Kenneth Walker III rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns, Marquise Goodwin caught a pair of scores, and the Seattle Seahawks ...

... DT [Poona Ford](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3125114/poona-ford) had a foot injury in the first quarter and did not return. [Austin Ekeler](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3068267/austin-ekeler) had 127 scrimmage yards (96 receiving, 31 rushing) and a pair of touchdowns, giving him eight over the last three games. The Seahawks went ahead 24-14 with 1:40 remaining in the first half when Goodwin outjumped JC Jackson for a 23-yard score. We have guys all over the team who have not gotten an opportunity yet, but when they do get their opportunities, they step up and make plays,” Smith said. Goodwin, in his first season with the Seahawks, had six catches for 79 yards coming into the game but saw increased time after [Geno Smith](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15864/geno-smith) completed 20 of 27 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns, his fifth multi-TD game of the season. His 265 yards in wins over the Cardinals and Chargers are the most in franchise history in a player’s first two starts. So like when you get the opportunity, you got to make the best of it,” Walker said of his run, which was the seventh-longest in franchise history. Walker's 12-yard TD in the first quarter extended the lead to 14-0. Seattle led 17-0 late in the first quarter, its largest lead after 15 minutes since a win over New Orleans in Week 13 of 2013. LA now trails the Chiefs by one game in the AFC West. [Jason Myers](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2473037/jason-myers) added three field goals.

Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker takes the outside lane to gain 15 yards in Sunday's Week 7 game against the Chargers.

Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith connects with WR Tyler Lockett on a comeback route for a 14-yard gain in Week 7. Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith throws up a 20-yard corner-pocket touchdown to WR Marquise Goodwin in Week 7 against the Chargers. Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith throws 22-yard pass to Marquise Goodwin who skirts down the sideline against the Chargers.

1. Ken Walker is going to be a thing · 2. Geno Smith was productive again · 3. DK Metcalf and Nick Bellore were injured · 4. Marquise Goodwin thrives, Dee Eskridge ...

Wide receiver DK Metcalf left the game early after being carted off the field and he was ruled out soon after with an apparent knee injury. He finished the game with a solid line of 20/27 for 210 yards, two touchdowns and a 105.5 passer rating. The Seahawks beat the hell out of Kyler Murray last week, getting to the Cards’ QB for six sacks. Geno Smith was accurate, decisive and made several eye-catching throws into tight windows and the one interception he was credited with wasn’t his fault. Walker’s most impressive attribute is his ability to consistently make the first tackler miss with his footwork. The Seahawks are in a groove and playing far better than most people expected them to coming into this season.

The Los Angeles Chargers could not overcome a double-digit first-quarter deficit for the third straight game.

Jackson [sustaining a non-contact knee injury](https://apnews.com/article/los-angeles-chargers-seattle-seahawks-nfl-sports-761a761a1f616b8f3f10a89909553400) before halftime that Staley deemed “serious” and wide receiver Mike Williams coming down hard on his ankle in the fourth quarter. “And the reality is, through seven games, we’ve had to fight really hard to be 4-3. [game-clinching 74-yard touchdown run](https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1584325761170755586) to Kenneth Walker III, and struggles to get off the field. They are one game behind Kansas City in the AFC West in spite of numerous injuries. “Just didn’t play well enough today in any phase.” intercepted it at the Seattle 41-yard line on the opening possession.

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson suffered what looked to be a devastating non-contact injury Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.

[previously was benched](https://nesn.com/2022/10/ex-patriot-j-c-jackson-admits-feeling-defeated-by-chargers-benching/) in a Week 6 contest against the Denver Broncos. [an ankle injury](https://twitter.com/chargers/status/1584326800754081794). Jackson was carted off the field in an air cast and did not return, surrounded by teammates as he exited the field.

Rookie Kenneth Walker III rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns, Marquise Goodwin caught a pair of scores and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles ...

Goodwin gave Seattle a 7-0 lead midway through the first quarter when he beat Asante Samuel Jr. Goodwin, in his first season with the Seahawks, had six catches for 79 yards coming into the game but saw increased time after ... LB Chris Rumpf II sustained a hip/knee injury during the fourth quarter. Austin Ekeler had 127 scrimmage yards (96 receiving, 31 rushing) and a pair of touchdowns, giving him eight over the last three games. Seattle led 17-0 late in the first quarter, its largest lead after 15 minutes since a win over New Orleans in Week 13 of 2013. It was the third straight week the Chargers (4-3) fell behind by double digits in the first quarter.

The have been a few key injuries on Sunday afternoon at SoFi Stadium. But the Seahawks have gone into the locker room with a 24-14 halftime lead.

[Kenneth Walker](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/67924/ken-walker). But [Marquise Goodwin](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/11890/marquise-goodwin) scored his second touchdown of the half on a 23-yard pass from Smith down the left sideline. [Justin Herbert](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/49430/justin-herbert) turnovers. And linebacker [Darrell Taylor](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/60124/darrell-taylor) strip-sacked Herbert, returning the fumble deep into L.A. Jackson](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/9940/jc-jackson) was carted off the field with a non-contact knee injury and was also quickly ruled out. Metcalf](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/49705/dk-metcalf) had to exit the contest with a knee injury and was immediately ruled out.

The Chargers lost their Week 7 contest to the Seahawks on Sunday, and they may have lost a high-profile defender as well. Cornerback J.C. Jackson, who was ...

[Michael Davis](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DaviMi03.htm) stands to see an increase in snaps. [Follow @PFRumors](https://twitter.com/PFRumors) The 4-3 outfit is still in the thick of the postseason picture, but the mounting injuries are obviously cause for alarm. Allen and Williams have yet to finish a game together in 2022. Initial reporting seems to suggest that Williams’ prognosis is not as worrisome as Jackson’s, though we are awaiting confirmation on that front. The Chargers authorized the Jackson deal for a reason, and losing him for an extended period of time would be a difficult pill to swallow. [Mike Williams](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=WillMi07,WillMi23,WillMi04,WillMi22,WillMi03,WillMi00,WillMi02,WillMi21&search=Mike+Williams&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) in the fourth quarter of the Seattle game, with [Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34864526/chargers-cb-jc-jackson-carted-knee-injury) reporting that Williams sustained a right ankle injury. Even when he does return, it is not believed that he will perform at his usual elite level. Pro Football Focus was even less friendly, charging him with a 155.3 rating and assigning him a dismal 28.9 coverage grade. The soon-to-be 27-year-old was forced to undergo [Joey Bosa](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BosaJo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-), who was [placed on IR](https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/10/chargers-joey-bosa-to-undergo-surgery-headed-to-ir) last month and who is not expected back until the end of November at the earliest. In the four games he had appeared in before Sunday, he surrendered a 149.3 QB rating on passes thrown in his direction, according to Pro Football Reference.

The Seahawks put together their most complete performance of the year to beat the Chargers and move into first place in the NFC West.

We've got a long ways to go and we've got to keep building. And with the defense making the improvements that is has the past two games, the first-place Seahawks feel like they've found a formula to win a lot more games this season. The Seahawks came into the game tied for first place with the 49ers and Rams, but San Francisco lost to Kansas City, while the Rams were on a bye. Yet with Geno Smith playing at a Pro-Bowl level, and with a rookie class contributing in huge ways, the Seahawks are proving a lot of people wrong. But it's only Week 7, so we've got a long ways to go, so we've got to go back to work and keep rolling." The way the Seahawks played well in all three phases against a strong opponent—the Chargers came into the game with a 4-2 record that had them in a tie for first place in their division—bodes well for the heading forward. "They can feel it, they can feel the defense, they can feel what they're doing and how they fit together. to 329 yards and a 5 for 15 third-down conversion rate while holding the dynamic Chargers offense to just 53 rushing yards on 15 carries. The Seahawks defense struggled over a three-game stretch that saw them lose to Atlanta and New Orleans and win in Detroit, then made a big turn in last week's 19-9 win over Arizona. The Seahawks also put together a solid outing on special teams that, while not perfect, did not include any of the disastrous plays that have plagued the unit in recent weeks. The guys were running and hitting the way we want to, it was a really physical game… INGLEWOOD—The Seahawks have won low-scoring game this season, beating the Broncos and Cardinals in games in which neither team scored 20 points.

Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams said to The Athletic in the locker room Sunday that he has a “sprain” in his right ankle. Williams injured the ankle on ...

Jackson](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/jc-jackson-KNfCgkxTXmkIepOr/) was carted off the field after suffering a non-contact injury. After making a catch near the first down marker, Williams tried to turn upfield, but his cleat caught in the grass, and his ankle turned awkwardly as he was tackled by Seattle cornerback [Michael Jackson](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/michael-jackson-K5Riw1tQr11zG7BV/). Prior to putting on the walking boot, Williams could not put any weight on his right leg.

The LA Chargers' week 7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks was bad from top to bottom.

He does not look comfortable in the offense right now and does not look close to the same QB that won rookie of the year. If the Chargers want any hope of competing the rest of the season, some things are going to have to drastically change during this bye week. He looks gun shy and I’m starting to think it’s not just the lingering injury.

ASJ got off to a hot start, driving on a Geno Smith pass to Tyler Lockett that resulted in a tip-drill interception for Kenneth Murray. With the game still in ...

Jackson for the season to a non-contact knee injury that required an air cast and a cart ride to the locker room. SoFi Stadium is unlikely to change the playing surface soon, and I’m not suggesting every injury can be chalked up to the turf field, but it’s part of a larger, league-wide discourse about how unsafe turf is for the health of the players. Taylor’s downing of the punt at the 2 was the catalyst for Los Angeles’ safety that kept them in the game for a few minutes longer. If he timed a jump just a touch better, it looked like he could’ve gotten his other hand to the ball to make the play for an interception. Something was bound to break the wrong way for this rushing attack after looking improved against a series of terrible run defenses, but it’s a harrowing thought that losing Joshua Kelley brings that phase of the offense down to that extent. Seattle came into this game giving up 165.8 yards per game, second to last in the league, ahead of only Denver. Johnson has been one of the bright spots on defense this season as one of the more unheralded free agent signings of the offseason. It’s hard to say things are all on Herbert because of the injuries at wide receiver and on the offensive line, but we’ve talked about this one or two other times this season. A lot of attention was paid to the additions of JC Jackson, Khalil Mack, and Sebastian Joseph-Day, and rightfully so, but Johnson has been routinely ruining opposing runs up the middle this season. When you have a QB that’s in the upper echelon of talent like Herbert is, he needs to be able to elevate the team around him and grit out games like these. ASJ got off to a hot start, driving on a Geno Smith pass to Tyler Lockett that resulted in a tip-drill interception for Kenneth Murray. With the game still in the balance, Samuel made a diving play to break up a Smith 3rd down pass and force Seattle into a 50-yard field goal.

Chargers-Seahawks takeaways: L.A. spent the offseason restocking the defense, but it still looks as inconsistent as last season, something for coaches to ...

“I was running to the ball, trying to go over there. I seen it, like, I was the closest person to it. ALSO OF NOTE: With the Chargers’ struggling to protect Herbert, Ekeler has been targeted 28 times over the last two games. I thought that the penalties were the story of the first three drives. The Chargers failed to convert the turnover to points, however, when they were stopped on fourth and one from the Seattle 32-yard line. They came back to beat Cleveland and Denver after falling behind but couldn’t make it three in a row against Seattle. “I thought that we got off to a good start with the takeaway. The Chargers now have given up 13 plays of at least 35 yards. I have to do a better job coaching this group and bringing it together.” We just have to play a lot cleaner football. and roughing the passer on Jerry Tillery — that led to four more first downs. The Seahawks converted five of nine third downs and the Chargers committed four penalties — pass interference on Callahan, J.C.

What are the main takeaways we learned from the Los Angeles Chargers' Week 7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks?

Allen was on a snap-count he said after the game, leading to him not playing in the second half. I think that is going to be something that I take a look at over the next two weeks before we play Atlanta, just getting the right combination of players out there, playing the right combination of play calls, because I think that there have been a lot of good moments from us, but our bad moments have been really bad. "But regardless of what the plan is, we still have to go out and execute it as players." But even with the game close in the first half with plenty of time left, there didn’t appear to be a large emphasis on establishing a run game to build off of. The Chargers allowed 214 rushing yards to the Seahawks, the most they've given up in a single game this season. We have to make sure that that doesn’t happen because it’s preventing us from being the defense that we’re capable of being.” “We can continue to try and execute, get the ball moving early in the first quarter," Herbert said on avoiding early deficits. I seen it, like, I was the closest person to it. “I was running to the ball, trying to go over there. We started off the game, defensively, with a big takeaway, and then we turned the ball over on downs on a third-and-fourth-and-short." After being down 17-0 at one point, the Chargers had cut into the deficit to pull within three points, but that was the closest they'd get in overcoming the Seahawks' lead. But on the Seahawks' next three series, they finished drives that ended in two touchdowns and one field goal.

DEFENSE NOT DEFENSIVE ENOUGH: During his first year, coach Brandon Staley clearly felt the Chargers were lacking the proper personnel to executive his defense.

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