The Seattle Seahawks walked into Week 4 and absolutely delivered, taking down the Los Angeles Chargers with a solid 30-23 victory! If you weren’t tuned in, you missed the Emerald City holding it down on the field, showing everyone that this team is here to play. That’s a huge W for our boys, proving early in the regular season that they can put up points and get results.
Week 4 Was a Bruiser Around the NFL
While our Seahawks were getting it done, Week 4 across the NFL was just brutal when it came to injuries. Seriously, it felt like every other game, a major player was getting knocked out. Lamar Jackson had to leave the Ravens’ game at halftime with an ankle injury against the Titans. Saquon Barkley didn’t even come back for the Eagles after a hamstring issue in the first quarter against the Rams. Over in Cincinnati, the Bengals got absolutely pummeled with bad luck: Ja’Marr Chase went down with a concussion in the first half against the Jaguars, and then Tee Higgins suffered an adductor injury. The Broncos lost their 2024 NFL defensive player of the year, Patrick Surtain, to an ankle injury. And the Commanders? They took another hit at QB when Marcus Mariota went down with a knee injury. It’s tough out there, and staying healthy is clearly going to be a massive factor for every team moving forward this season.
Early Season Trends and Standout Performances
Beyond the injury bug, we saw some interesting grades handed out for Week 4. The Jaguars, for instance, snagged a ‘B’ after beating the Bengals 22-17. Their defense got gashed for over 430 yards, but they stepped up when it counted, with Rayuan Lane saving the game on a huge fourth-down tackle and Foyesade Oluokun nabbing a fourth-quarter interception. They’re making a clear statement early: they’re one of the AFC’s best. The Bengals, on the other hand, only got a ‘C+’ after their loss. Joe Burrow had a chance to win it late but threw short on fourth down, plus he tossed two picks, one deep in Jacksonville territory. Their rushing attack only mustered 23 yards, which is just not good enough, even if their defense played well.
Meanwhile, over in Kansas City, the Chiefs beat the Raiders 30-27, earning a ‘B’ for their efforts. And get this: the offseason signing of Kenneth Walker for *them* is looking like one of the best free agency moves in NFL history. He absolutely carried the Chiefs’ offense, rushing for a monstrous 177 yards and two touchdowns in a game where Patrick Mahomes was struggling with his accuracy. That’s the kind of early season performance that changes the narrative for a team.
Our Seahawks came out of Week 4 with a crucial win, showing resilience and a scoring punch that should put the league on notice. The regular season grind is real, and every game counts towards building that momentum. Keep that 12s energy high, Seattle, because our boys are just getting started!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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