NFL 2018 Week 9: Chargers vs. Seahawks preview, statistics, odds

Rudi Schuller

NFL 2018 Week 9: Chargers vs. Seahawks preview, statistics, odds image

A pair of second place teams face off as the Los Angeles Chargers travel to CenturyLink Field to take on the Seattle Seahawks.

The Chargers are surging after winning four in a row, including a one-point nailbiter last week against the Titans, and they'll look to extend that run as they attempt to chase down the red-hot Kansas City Chiefs at the top of the AFC West.

On the other side of the field are the Seahawks, who face similar circumstances in their division. Seattle's 4-3 record is good for second in the NFC West, but the Seahawks are looking up at the team with the best record in the NFL with little hope of catching up.

The Seahawks have rung off two straight wins of their own, both on the road, but their fortunes at home will need to turn around if they are to extend their run against a Chargers team that appears to be unstoppable of late.

Chargers vs. Seahawks head-to-head stats

  • The Seahawks own a slight advantage in the all-time series between these teams, with a 26-24 record. However, the Chargers have won two of the past three meetings.
  • In the most recent meeting, back on Sept. 14, 2014, the Chargers claimed a 30-21 victory - but that game was played in San Diego.
  • The Seahawks have held the Chargers to 16.8 points per game over the past five contests in Seattle.
  • They'll need that kind of form in Sunday's game, as the Seahawks are 2-5 in their past seven at CenturyLink Field (their worst stretch at home since 2011).
  • One way Seattle could find success is through Russell Wilson, who has thrown 11 touchdowns and zero INTs for a 107.9 rating in his past five at home. He had two TD passes and no INTs for a 119.1 rating in his only career meeting with the Chargers. 
  • Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has had success of his own in this match-up, passing for 284 yards with three touchdowns and no INTs (124.2 rating) in his last meeting with the Seahawks. In his last game at CenturyLink Field (in 2010), Rivers had 455 passing yards with 2 TDs and a pair of interceptions.

Chargers vs. Seahawks betting odds

The Seahawks are favoured by 1.5 at home. The over/under is 48.

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Rudi Schuller