The Emerald City saw another win this Sunday, with our Seahawks taking down the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23. That W for us? It just cemented a truly ghastly 0-4 start for the Bolts, making them one of five teams across the league digging themselves into a historic hole early in the 2026 season.
The 0-4 Club Just Got A New Member Thanks To Our Hawks
You heard that right. Five teams are sitting at 0-4, and our boys just made sure the Los Angeles Chargers were firmly in that club. The history books aren’t exactly kind to teams that start this bad, with the 1992 San Diego Chargers being the lone squad to ever claw their way to the playoffs from an 0-4 hole. That’s what they call ‘patron saints’ territory, folks. For the Chargers, along with the Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, Houston Texans, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, there’s only the slightest glimmer of hope. But for us? We took care of business at Lumen Field, and that’s all that matters right now.
QB Chaos & Interception Droughts Rock The League
Across the league, it’s been a wild ride at quarterback. Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels, who only snagged a $25,000 signing bonus out of Kansas, lost his first NFL start filling in for Baker Mayfield on Sunday. He threw for 148 yards, one TD, and two INTs, becoming the first of seven Week 1 backup QBs to drop their initial start this season. Over in Washington, the Commanders are already on their third-stringer, with seventh-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis stepping in after Marcus Mariota, who was already covering for starter Jayden Daniels, went down with an MCL injury. It’s a testament to the grind, because if a No. 3 QB can just snag one win when his number gets called, he’s earned his whole check, right?
And get this: The New York Jets’ defense, after going a full season without a single pick last year and entering Week 4 with zero interceptions since Week 18 of 2024, finally broke their drought! Veteran S Minkah Fitzpatrick nabbed their first interception in 637 days, pilfering Chicago’s Tyson Bagent. Talk about a long wait, holy smokes.
The Bears Pulled Off A Wild Win Against A Top D
Speaking of the Bears, they pulled off a 23-12 win over those same Jets, but it was a bizarre one. Believe it or not, QB3 Case Keenum was credited with the win just for taking the first snap, a handoff to D’Andre Swift. That’s the NFL rule, man! Meanwhile, Tyson Bagent, in his most extensive action since his rookie year in 2023, looked pretty good. The Bears’ offense dropped 492 yards on a Jets D that came into the game ranked second overall in the league! They absolutely dominated possession, holding the ball for almost 43 minutes, running 89 plays, and racking up 34 first downs, compared to the Jets’ measly 32 plays total. That’s straight-up ball control mastery. The wild part? They only won by 11 points because they couldn’t finish in the red zone, failing to hit paydirt on five of their seven visits. Still, Chicago’s sitting pretty at 3-1, even with QB1 Caleb Williams sidelined for a couple of full games and parts of another.
This early in the season, every win is crucial for setting the tone. Our Hawks are looking sharp, piling on the points, and showing exactly the kind of form we want to see as we push further into the schedule. Keep that energy up, Emerald City! We’re just getting started.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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