Jim Harbaugh to face son Jay in Chargers-Seahawks game

Seattle is a seven-point home favorite for Sunday's game.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 48m1 min read

Today’s Chargers-Seahawks game will feature a father-son matchup: Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh against Seahawks special team Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh will face his son, Seattle Seahawks special teams coordinator Jay Harbaugh, on Sunday. The matchup provides a rare father-son coaching dynamic on an NFL sideline.

Why it matters: The Chargers are trying to break a five-game losing streak under Jim Harbaugh after a 1-5 start to the season. Seattle enters the interconference contest at 2-4 and is looking to bounce back from a recent loss.

By the numbers: Los Angeles has averaged 17.7 points per game while allowing 24.0 during its early-season struggles. The Seahawks are yielding 15.8 points per contest.

What to watch: The Chargers and Seahawks kick off Sunday in Seattle.

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@AdamSchefter 2026-10-04T15:07:12.017038+00:00

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