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Chargers vs. Seahawks prediction, props: Justin Herbert’s struggles will continue in Week 4

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Treppedi, S. (2026, October 4). Chargers vs. Seahawks prediction, props: Justin Herbert’s struggles will continue in Week 4. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/04/betting/chargers-vs-seahawks-prediction-props-nfl-week-4-picks-odds-best-bets/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-04 · by Sean Treppedi

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This article predicts that Justin Herbert will struggle against the Seahawks in Week 4 due to his team's poor offensive performance so far this season. Despite a strong defensive effort in their last game, the Chargers' offense has been hampered by turnovers and an inability to capitalize in the red zone, ranking poorly in EPA per play and scoring points. The article suggests betting on Herbert falling short of 199.5 passing yards due to the Seahawks’ formidable defense and issues with pass protection for Los Angeles.
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Justin Herbert and Sam Darnold, both starting quarterbacks of their respective teams in Week 4, began their game against each other with historic interceptions on back-to-back plays, marking the first time in NFL history that both starting QBs were picked off within the first two plays. The Los Angeles Chargers struggled as they faced a fourth consecutive loss when playing the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, losing 30-23 despite strong performances from their opponents' backups. Rookie RB Jadarian Price was ruled out for at least three games due to a chest injury, impacting the Seahawks’ run game strategy. Backup Emanuel Wilson stepped up with a touchdown pass and rushing score in Seattle's victory over Los Angeles. The Chargers now have yet to secure a win this season while struggling through their tough early-season schedule.

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“The articles discuss different aspects of NFL Week 4 predictions and performances, covering distinct teams and outcomes.”
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“The articles discuss different aspects of NFL teams' performance and futures markets over multiple weeks, rather than focusing on a single specific incident or game.”
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“Article A describes an evaluation of Justin Herbert's performance based on reports from NFL insiders and evaluators, while Article B provides a prediction and analysis for an upcoming game in Week 4, discussing the broader context of his struggles.”
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“Article A discusses Herbert's struggles and performance over three weeks, while Article B specifically describes a unique incident where both starting quarterbacks were intercepted on the first two plays of the Chargers-Seahawks game.”
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“The articles describe different aspects of the same season's performance, but Article A focuses on predictions and struggles leading up to Week 4, while Article B discusses the actual loss in Week 4.”
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“The articles discuss related situations regarding the Chargers' performance and Justin Herbert's struggles but describe different time periods and contexts.”
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Bills Chargers Los Angeles NFL Seahawks

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Herbert PERSON · 7× NFL ORG · 7× Chargers ORG · 6× Seahawks ORG · 6× Justin Herbert PERSON · 2× Los Angeles GPE · 2× Bills ORG · 1× Josh Allen PERSON · 1× McDaniel PERSON · 1× Mike McDaniel PERSON · 1×

Narrative

Three weeks into the NFL season, and Justin Herbert and new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel have yet to acquaint themselves. McDaniel’s system has demanded the two-time Pro Bowler to play faster and more rhythmically, and the adjustment has been a tricky learning curve: Herbert sports a 59 percent completion rate and a putrid 27.8 QBR, the second-lowest overall.
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Three weeks into the NFL season, and Justin Herbert and new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel have yet to acquaint themselves. McDaniel’s system has demanded the two-time Pro Bowler to play faster and more rhythmically, and the adjustment has been a tricky learning curve: Herbert sports a 59 percent completion rate and a putrid 27.8 QBR, the second-lowest overall. asserted
Herbert → have → rate
The Chargers became just the second team in NFL history to suffer consecutive double-digit home losses to opponents that finished the previous season with a winning percentage below .200. asserted
that → become → .200
Last week, the Chargers gave Josh Allen and the Bills their best defensive effort of the season, forcing five turnovers, only for the offense to extinguish it. asserted
offense → give → it
Herbert turned those opportunities into 10 points, struggling to convert in the red zone all before his late-game interception sealed the deal. Chargers vs. Seahawks prediction, best bet Los Angeles is still seeking its first win as it continues trudging through a gauntlet on its schedule, drawing the Seahawks on the road. asserted
it → turn → road
The reigning Super Bowl champions endured their own hardships last week when they allowed backup quarterback Marcus Mariota to light up the scoreboard for a 33-31 defeat. asserted
Mariota → reign → defeat
Turnovers were a costly problem given Washington converted for 21 points on three Seattle cough-ups. asserted
Washington → give → ups
Nonetheless, the Seahawks remain the No. 1 defense in the NFL by a substantial margin as they await Herbert looking for a get-right statement on home turf. asserted
Herbert → remain → turf
Assuming Sam Darnold settles back in after a rusty return from a glute injury in Week 1, oddsmakers have the Seahawks laying 7.5 points. asserted
Seahawks → assume → points
The Chargers proved they are still a capable team on defense. asserted
they → prove → defense
Herbert’s woes don’t deserve the same confidence facing the Seahawks’ high ferocious pass rush. asserted
woes → deserve → rush
Los Angeles ranks 31st in EPA per play, 24th in offensive success rate and fourth-worst in scoring at 14.7 points per game. asserted
Angeles → rank → game
Protection has made matters worse. asserted
matters → make → ?
The Chargers rank 27th in pass-block win rate at 45 percent, while Herbert has already taken eight sacks and 34 quarterback hits, the fourth-most in the league. asserted
Herbert → rank → league
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Seahawks → read → interceptions
The Chargers’ offensive line is allowing the fourth-highest quick pressure rate, so fade Herbert comfortably. asserted
line → allow → Herbert
THE PLAY: Justin Herbert Under 199.5 Passing Yards (-114, DraftKings) Why Trust New York Post Betting Sean Treppedi handicaps the NFL, NHL, MLB and college football for the New York Post. asserted
Treppedi → trust → Post
He primarily focuses on picks that reflect market value while tracking trends to mitigate risk. asserted
that → focus → risk
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