The Seattle Seahawks and San Diego Chargers face off in 2013 NFL Preseason Week 1. With kickoff at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, if you want to catch the game online, check out the live stream available on NFL.com for a small fee.
Without a doubt, the Seahawks and their fan base are excited about the upcoming season. They made it all the way to the NFC Division round, where they met a focused Matt Ryan and Atlanta Falcon team, ultimately losing by just two points. The Seahawks are more experienced, which should only aide as the team is seeking their first Super Bowl return since 2006, where they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
For the Chargers, well, things haven't been too great. Philip Rivers and San Diego are usually good during the regular season, but in 2012 they struggled. Rivers doesn't have solid receivers and Vincent Jackson's absence was truly noticed. As a result, the Chargers have invited a total of 11 wide receivers, two of which are rookies. Antonio Gates could do is a great pass option, but the 11-year veteran is now 33 years old.
At the running back position, the Chargers have Ryan Mathews, but like every team in the league, they want a dynamic duo. As a result, the Chargers picked up Danny Woodhead of the New England Patriots. He rushed for 301 yards and four touchdowns, but he's a great receiving back catchin 40 passes for 446 yards and three touchdowns in 2012.
The Seahawks look as though they have no holes. Though, an injury to their recently acquired, Percy Harvin will downgrade their receiving core. Seattle already has a running 1-2 punch with Russell Wilson possessing the ability to run the ball. Their true sprinter is Marshawn Lynch, who rushed for 1,590 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2012. With Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas and Chris Clemons back in the roster, the Seahawks defense will probably be unstoppable once again.
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