The Bolts are rolling into town this week, but let’s be real, their biggest problem is staring them right in the face: how in the world do you stop Jaxon Smith-Njigba when he’s playing like this? Our wideout is absolutely lighting it up, and the Chargers are heading into a matchup against a Seahawks squad that’s bringing both a powerful offense and a suffocating, league-leading defense.
Our Offense Is Cooking, Led by Jaxon
Through three weeks, our Seahawks offense is clicking. We’re ranked 10th in total yards per game, putting up 367.7. When you break that down, our passing game is straight up elite, clocking in at 5th in the league with 266.7 passing yards per game. Yeah, our rushing game is a solid 13th at 101.0 yards per game, and we’re scoring 25.0 points per game, good for 13th overall. But the absolute truth is, the whole league is struggling to figure out how to put a cap on Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The Chargers are hoping they can somehow slow him down to have a chance at their first win, but seriously, that’s way, way easier said than done. Meanwhile, their offense is struggling, ranked 20th in total yards, and only putting up 14.6 points per game, which is a dismal 29th. Our guys are going to feast.
The Number One Defense Is Ready To Bring The Pain
If you thought our offense was tough, just wait until you see our defense. The Seattle Seahawks defense is ranked number one in the league, period. This isn’t just about stopping opponents; this is about handing out “real pains on the field.” The Chargers are already dealing with “growing pains” on offense, and facing our D is going to make those nearly impossible to get over. Their defense isn’t exactly a brick wall either, allowing 349.3 total yards per game (23rd) and 25.3 points per game (20th). They tried to bring pressure against the Bills, but that game still didn’t end in their favor. Good luck trying that against our top-ranked unit and our dynamic playmakers.
The Chargers are on the road this week, and they’re walking into a buzzsaw. With our number one defense ready to shut them down and Jaxon Smith-Njigba running wild on offense, this is going to be a serious challenge for them to even compete. Can our defense continue to dominate? Can Jaxon keep making incredible plays? Absolutely. Let’s get this win, Seattle!
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Originally reported by Bolts from the Blue.
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