Your Seahawks are absolutely laying the smack down on the Chargers right now, holding a commanding 27-13 lead in the third quarter, and it looks like the Bolts are completely falling apart. To make matters worse for them, they’ve just officially ruled out two key players mid-game: wide receiver Ladd McConkey and right tackle Joe Alt. What is even happening down there?
McConkey Exits Early After Quiet Game
Ladd McConkey was questionable coming into this game against our Hawks, but he did try to tough it out. The guy played, got two targets, but didn’t reel in a single catch. Now, he’s officially out for the rest of the game with a foot injury. Talk about a brutal blow to their receiving corps, especially when they’re already trailing by a significant margin against Mike Macdonald’s defense. You gotta wonder if he shouldn’t have been out there at all.
Alt’s Neck Injury Plagues Chargers’ Line
As if McConkey’s exit wasn’t enough, the Chargers also downgraded right tackle Joe Alt to out. Alt injured his neck late in the first half, and Travis Burke has stepped in to replace him. Losing your starting right tackle mid-game, especially when you’re trying to mount a comeback, is just crushing. Our D-line must be licking their chops right now, knowing they’re facing an altered offensive line for the rest of this one.
The Chargers finally managed to score their first touchdown on a 9-yard pass from Justin Herbert to Kimani Vidal with just 4:53 left in the third quarter. It’s too little, too late, and it really highlights how effectively our Seahawks have been shutting them down for most of this game. With a 27-13 lead and the Chargers scrambling to patch up their offensive line and receiving corps, it’s looking like a strong finish for our guys. Let’s see them close this out strong and bring home another W for the Emerald City!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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