The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Seattle Seahawks 25-17 Sunday at CenturyLink Field for their fifth straight win.
In perhaps the most difficult place in the NFL to play as the opponent, the Chargers improved to 6-2 – their best start since 2006. Quarterback Philip Rivers went 13-of-26 for 228 yards and two touchdowns in his 200th consecutive start.
Running back Melvin Gordon rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries after missing Los Angeles' last game with a hamstring injury. Wide receiver Keenan Allen had a season-high 124 receiving yards on six receptions.
Down eight in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks had the ball at the Chargers' one-yard line with one untimed down remaining before Seattle was called for a false start. On the final play, a Russell Wilson pass to wide receiver David Moore was incomplete in the end zone.
Browse through the top game action photos as the Bolts take on the Seahawks at CenturyLink Field for Week 9.
Philip Rivers looks downfield to throw the ball during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Tyrell Williams celebrates a touchdown during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Sam Tevi and Tyrell Williams celebrates Williams' touchdown to get the Chargers on the board during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
The Bolts pose for a picture after Tyrell Williams' touchdown during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Philip Rivers in action during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Austin Ekeler runs downfield during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Mike Pouncey in action during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Melvin Gordon runs in a touchdown during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Melvin Gordon jumps into the end zone during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Dan Feeney and Melvin Gordon celebrate Gordon's touchdown during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Jahleel Addae sacks Seahawks QB Russell Wilson during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Philip Rivers throws the ball during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Philip Rivers celebrates a touchdown during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Mike Williams celebrates his touchdown during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Jahleel Addae sacks Russell Wilson during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Geremy Davis runs downfield during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Melvin Gordon runs downfield during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Defense takes the field during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Melvin Gordon runs the ball during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Philip Rivers celebrates a touchdown during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Melvin Gordon runs through defenders during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Austin Ekeler celebrates on the field during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Jahleel Addae celebrates his sack of Russell Wilson during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Virgil Green catches the ball and turns to run during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Dan Feeney tackles during the Week 9 contest against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Seattle Seahawks' Tedric Thompson (33) lunges toward Los Angeles Chargers' Melvin Gordon during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Seattle Seahawks players watch from a distance as Desmond King runs into the end zone after intercepting the ball and scoring during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Desmond King celebrates with Derwin James after the final play of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Casey Hayward celebrates after the final play of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Russell Wilson is sacked by Melvin Ingram during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Philip Rivers celebrates as he leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle opened the game with a 13-play, 75-yard touchdown drive that took up over eight minutes of the clock. After nine rushes in 12 plays, Wilson's 10-yard strike to wide receiver Jaron Brown gave the Seahawks an early 7-0 lead.
Los Angeles responded with a 10-play, 94-yard touchdown drive that began with a 28-yard rush by Allen. On the last play of the first quarter, Rivers found wide receiver Tyrell Williams for a 12-yard score, but kicker Caleb Sturgis missed the extra point.
Seattle led 7-6 entering the second quarter. For Williams, it was his fourth touchdown in the last three games. For the Chargers, it was their third straight game with an opening drive touchdown.
After forcing a three-and-out, Los Angeles needed just four plays to get back in the end zone. Gordon's 34-yard rushing touchdown – set up by a 54-yard Allen reception from Rivers – put the Chargers up 12-7. Their two-point conversion attempt was no good.
Later in the quarter, Rivers orchestrated the Bolts' third touchdown drive of the half. This time, he found wide receiver Mike Williams, who tightroped the sideline 30 yards for his fifth touchdown of the season.
The Chargers led 19-10 at halftime. Their final two touchdown drives of the first half took up just 1:59 of the clock combined.
In the fourth quarter, cornerback Desmond King intercepted Wilson and returned it 42 yards for a touchdown to put the Chargers up 25-10.
Defensive ends Melvin Ingram and Isaac Rochell, and defensive tackle Damion Square each had a sack. Safety Jahleel Addae added 10 tackles and a sack. Safety Derwin James and linebacker Jatavis Brown each led the team in tackles with 11.
UP NEXT
Los Angeles travels to Oakland to take on the Raiders in Week 10. Kickoff from Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 1:05 p.m. Pacific (CBS).
