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Young, G. (2026, October 4). Justin Herbert, Sam Darnold make embarrassing NFL history on first 2 plays of Chargers-Seahawks. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/04/sports/justin-herbert-sam-darnold-make-bad-nfl-history-in-chargers-seahawks/

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Justin Herbert and Sam Darnold made NFL history by each being intercepted on consecutive plays at the start of the Chargers-Seahawks game. While Darnold rebounded to lead his team to a 27-6 advantage, Herbert struggled further with additional interceptions and low passing yards. This marked the first instance in league history where both starting quarterbacks were picked off within the opening two plays of any match.

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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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“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 starting quarterbacks in Sunday’s Chargers-Seahawks game did not get off to a hot start. asserted

quarterbacks → start → start

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert continued his brutal start to the season by being intercepted on the first play of the game against the defending Super Bowl champions. Seahawks quarterback and former USC star Sam Darnold responded by being intercepted one play later. asserted

Darnold → continue → champions

This marked the first time in NFL history that both starting quarterbacks were intercepted on the first two plays of a game, according to @QBgami. uncertain

quarterbacks → mark → @QBgami

The difference between these two quarterbacks is how they rebounded from this historically bad start. asserted

they → rebound → start

Darnold had since thrown two touchdown passes and gotten his team off to a 27-6 lead. asserted

Darnold → throw → lead

Herbert was intercepted again and only had 36 passing yards midway through the third quarter. asserted

Herbert → intercept → quarter

Herbert has at least one interception in every game this season and now has six total after the two against Seattle. asserted

Herbert → have → Seattle

Both of his picks against the Seahawks were brutal, as they looked like they were thrown straight to the opponent. asserted

they → look → opponent

This is not how Chargers fans were hoping their season would go. asserted

season → hop → ?

Justin Herbert, Sam Darnold make embarrassing NFL history on first 2 plays of Chargers-Seahawks

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