Mike McCoy’s debut as Chargers head coach could have gone better.
Special Section: San Diego Chargers
The Seahawks won the preseason opener for both teams with a score of 31-10.
Although it should be pointed out, the first unit played well.
Quarterback Philip Rivers hit 5 of 6 passes for 45 yards and moved the team in position for a 28-yard Nick Novak field goal to open the scoring.
Then he and most of the regulars took a seat and the Seahawks took over the game.
Seattle quarterbacks hit 16 of 26 passes for 210 yards and three scores.
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They took advantage of great field position off poor Chargers' punt coverage. Seahawks had four punt returns for 94 yards. The Chargers were 1 for 8.
The Seahawks also outdid the Chargers on the ground, rushing for 129 yards to the Chargers' 74.
The Chargers had 12 different players catch a pass, led by first-year receiver Dan DePalma with five receptions for 43 yards.
Fifteen different players had a tackle. None of whom was named Manti Te’o. The rookie linebacker started at middle linebacker and played most of the first quarter.
Bottom line, Seattle looks like a team that will challenge for a title on paper and on the field. The Chargers look like a work in progress.
