Seahawks continue to validate start, sit atop NFC West

Seattle Seahawks safety Ryan Neal (26) breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Jason Moore Jr. (11) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll celebrates at the end of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Seahawks won 37-23. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)