Seahawks Post Game: PENALTY-PRONE 'Hawks SURVIVE Chargers' Comeback Bid in 30-23 Win
Seahawks Triple OptionShow Notes
A litany of defensive penalties allowed the opposition to climb back into the game, but the Seahawks made the key stop in the closing moment to seal a 30-23 win over the Chargers at Lumen Field. Host Corbin Smith dives into an incredibly bizarre game between two old AFC West foes, including Seattle winning the points off turnover battle this time around after coming up short in that regard in D.C. on week earlier, hands out game balls on offense, defense, and special teams, and plays "3 Up, 3 Down" with his big winners and losers coming out of Sunday's close call in the Emerald City.
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