4 Truths About the Seattle Seahawks Heading Into Week 4 vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Identifying what we know about the Seahawks through the first three games of the season.

by Bryce Lazenby

Oct 2, 2026

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) gives a fan the ball after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium on Sept. 20, 2026.

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The Seattle Seahawks are hoping to rebound from a tough Week 3 loss.

The team looked unstoppable over the first three weeks, but there’s a reason they say any given Sunday. That loss to the Washington Commanders proved that the Seahawks do have some holes, and they can’t afford to get complacent.

There’s plenty of season to go, but it seems like we’ve already learned a decent amount about this squad. Today, let’s talk about four truths about the Seahawks heading into Week 4.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Is the Best Receiver In Football

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) gives a fan the ball after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium on Sept. 20, 2026.

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the best receiver in the NFL, officially. I’m not even sure if it’s that close at this point.

Through just three games, Smith-Njigba has 27 catches for 405 yards and six touchdowns. The receiver has at least 120 yards and one score in each game this season. At this current pace, Smith-Njigba will best Calvin Johnson’s single-season receiving record set in 2012.

The Running Back Position Is a Problem

Jun 9, 2026; Renton, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price (8) during minicamp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

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It was a risky bet to let Kenneth Walker III leave in free agency, and so far, it’s not paying off for the Seahawks. Jadarian Price was drafted to be the new RB1, but he has failed to deliver so far.

Price even got benched during the Week 3 loss after losing his second fumble in as many weeks. The rookie has plenty of time to get better, and he probably will, but the Seahawks need running back production now. None of the backups inspire much confidence either, so Zach Charbonnet is the best hope.

The Secondary Has to Get Healthy

Nov 2, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Seattle Seahawks safety Ty Okada (39) celebrates a pass interception during the first half against the Washington Commanders during the first half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Starting safety Ty Okada has yet to play in 2026, and Julian Love missed Week 3. As a result, Week 3 was the first time it seemed like the injuries really caught up to the Seahawks.

The team can manage to get by if Okada OR Love don’t play, but with both out, things get concerning. Luckily, Love is expected to play in Week 4, and Okada finally returned to practice. The Seahawks went thin in the secondary this year, so these two must get and stay healthy.

This Team Should Still Be Super Bowl Favorites

Sep 27, 2026; Landover, Maryland, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) makes a throw against the Washington Commanders in the first half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Basically, the Seahawks have to stay relatively healthy, and Sam Darnold has to avoid turnovers, and they’re almost impossible to beat. Even without Darnold in Weeks 1 and 2, the team looked unstoppable thanks to the defense.

When this defense is at its best, nobody scores or even moves the ball on them. When this offense is at its best, nobody is going to keep up with them.