Chargers-Seahawks By The Numbers: How does anyone stop Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
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The Chargers are back on the road this week to face another strong offense that’s backed by an even better defense.
Seattle’s offense ranks 10th through three weeks but it’s their number one-ranked defense that will certainly give the Chargers the most trouble as they continue their attempt at making the offense click. If growing pains continues to be the issue, those will be nearly impossible to get over when the opponent is handing out real pains on the field.
Even though it did not end in their favor, the Chargers brought the pressure against the Bills. Can they find a way to do it again in hopes of securing their first win? If they can somehow put a cap on wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba, their chances of leaving victorious would get a huge bump.
Way, way easier said than done, I’m afraid.
Let’s go ahead and see how these two teams stack up next to each other on paper through three weeks.
Chargers Offense
Total yards per game: 308.7 (20th)
Points per game: 14.6 (29th)
Passing yards per game: 195.7 (20th)
Rushing yards per game: 113.0 (12th)
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Top Performers
Passing: QB Justin Herbert – 627 passing yards, 3 touchdowns
Rushing yards: RB Omarion Hampton – 197
Rushing touchdowns: RB Omarion Hampon – 2
Receiving yards: WR Ladd McConkey – 183
Receptions: WR Ladd McConkey – 12
Receiving touchdowns: WR Ladd McConkey, TE Oronde Gadsden, RB Keaton Mitchell – 1
Chargers Defense
Total yards allowed per game: 349.3 (23rd)
Points allowed per game: 25.3 (20th)
Passing yards allowed per game: 233.0 (21st)
Rushing yards allowed per game: 116.3 (2oth)
Top Performers
Tackles: S Derwin James – 1
Tackles for loss: EDGE Khalil Mack – 3
Sacks: EDGE Khalil Mack – 2
Passes Defended: CB Cam Hart, S Genesis Smith – 3
Interceptions: S Genesis Smith – 2
Forced fumbles: 4 players tied @ 1
Fumble recoveries: LB Daiyan Henley – 2
Seahawks Offense
Total yards per game: 367.7 (10th)
Points per game: 25.0 (13th)
Passing yards per game: 266.7 (5th)
Rushing yards per game: 101.0 (13th)
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Top Performers
Passing: QB Sam Darnold – 392 passing yards, 4 touchdown passes
Rushing yards: RB Jadarian Price – 119
Rushing touchdowns: TE AJ Barner – 1
Receiving yards: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba – 405
Receptions: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba – 27
Receiving touchdowns:WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba – 6
Seahawks Defense
Total yards allowed per game: 228.7 (1st)
Points allowed per game: 16.7 (5th)
Passing yards allowed per game: 141.7 (1st)
Rushing yards allowed per game: 87.0 (6th)
Top Performers
Tackles: LB Ernest Jones – 29
Tackles for loss: DT Leonard Williams – 5
Sacks: DT Leonard Williams – 3
Passes Defended: S Julian Love, S Rodney Thomas II – 3
Interceptions: S Julian Love – 2
Forced fumbles: N/A
Fumble recoveries: LB Chazz Surratt – 1
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