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Sebastian Janikowski Makes Costly Misplay
Seattle Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski was perfect on field goals once again, but that isn’t what put him on the highlight reels this week. Instead, Janikowski is making all the worst play countdowns this week after he made zero effort to tackle Richie James on a kickoff return that went for a touchdown. Janikowski had […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoDavid Moore Struggles Again
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver David Moore may be an incredibly exciting player, but his dry streak continued this week in San Francisco. The second-year receiver caught just one ball for nine yards, and he was only targeted three times. The other two targets were uncatchable ones in crunch time, so owners can see this as […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoTyler Lockett Has Exciting Day Against SF
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett only caught two passes and rushed once, but it was a stressful day for the wideout/return specialist. First, both of his catches were phenomenal ones that got critical first downs for his team. That was the good news. Lockett then made everyone sweat when he decided to try to […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoDoug Baldwin Has Huge Game
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin looked like he was back to his original form on Sunday when he caught four passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns in Seattle’s loss to SF. Baldwin’s touchdowns were things of beauty as he made an excellent over-the-shoulder grab in the corner of the end zone for the […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoMike Davis Does Damage As A Receiver
Seattle Seahawks running back Mike Davis has been the least talked about member of the Seahawks’ running back triumvirate, but he’s been dependable whenever his number has been called. With rookie Rashaad Penny out (knee) for the game, Davis was elevated to the No. 2 RB position, but his real impact came through the air […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoChris Carson Great Against 49ers
Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson may not like the outcome of the game, but he has to be happy with his performance. Carson ran the ball 22 times for 119 yards and a touchdown in the overtime loss to San Francisco. He also caught six passes out of the backfield to chip in an […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoRussell Wilson Solid In Loss
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson played a pretty good game in San Francisco on Sunday, especially considering how messy the game was. On a wet field that was sometimes being drenched in rain, Wilson kept his composure and made the majority of the throws he needed to make. He missed a couple open receivers throughout […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoKeenan Allen Injury Severity Unknown
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen exited Thursday's game early due to a hip injury, and the coaching staff has yet to release any information on the severity of the condition. Allen was seen on the sideline throughout the game and was actively participating in the celebrations after the win, but head coach Anthony […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoMelvin Ingram Makes Critical Sack
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram was one of the 11 men tasked with holding the Chiefs’ impressive offense down for one series late in the fourth quarter on Thursday, and he did it in style. Facing a 3rd-and-13 from his own 8-yard line, MVP-candidate Patrick Mahomes was looking to make a big play […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoMichael Badgley Perfect On Extra Points
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley wasn’t expected to be terribly active on Thursday night, but he still made sure to get the job done. Badgley knocked through three extra points on the Chargers’ first three touchdowns, and he was willing to drill the tying one as well, if the coaches had decided to play […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoAntonio Gates Catches Four Passes In Win
Los Angeles Chargers tight end and future Hall of Famer Antonio Gates had a good night against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday. Gates hauled in four of five targets and rumbled his way for 54 yards in the critical game. He showed that while he’s clearly a ways down the depth chart when it […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoTravis Benjamin Makes Heroic Catch
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin still couldn’t get many opportunities even when starter Keenan Allen went down with a hip injury, but he got one of the most important ones. With LA down by seven in the closing two minutes of the ball game, they faced a 4th-and-7 from the KC 36-yard line. […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoTyrell Williams Steps Up for Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams was pushed into a more central role on Thursday night when No. 1 receiver Keenan Allen went down early in the game with a hip injury, and he made some key catches in the big-time win. While he hauled in six passes, Williams’ biggest moments of the game […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoDetrez Newsome Excellent In Emergency Role
Fourth-string Los Angeles Chargers running back Detrez Newsome got the call that he was going to be playing in the team’s biggest game of the season on Thursday night, and he ran with it. As the coaches used the standard two-headed approach that they’ve used all season with the regular starters, Newsome got the ball […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoJustin Jackson Strong In Starting Gig
Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Justin Jackson carried the load on Thursday night against the Chiefs. Jackson was called on to be the starter after first- and second-string backs Melvin Gordon (knee) and Austin Ekeler (concussion) were sidelined with injuries. Jackson was comfortable in the backfield and carried the ball 16 times on the […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoMike Williams Posts Career Game In KC
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams got the chances, and he stepped up. After No. 1 wide receiver Keenan Allen left with a hip injury, the team turned their attention to Williams, and he carried them. Williams finished the night with seven catches on nine targets for 76 yards and two touchdowns. He also […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoPhilip Rivers Overcomes Early Struggles
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers was one of the key reasons LA took down the Chiefs on Thursday night, but it didn’t look too promising early on. Rivers’ first pass of the evening was picked off, as well as his last pass of the first half. The second interception was particularly painful because it […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoMichael Badgley Wins Special Teams Award
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley took home the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week award this week, thanks in part to his franchise-record 59-yard field goal on Sunday. Now he gets rewarded by having to kick in the windy, rainy, freezing cold conditions of Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday night. Badgley has been […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoDerwin James Will Need A Huge Game
Los Angeles Chargers rookie safety Derwin James has been the true face of the defense. James is a safety by trade, but he’s played every position this season except nose tackle. He leads the team in tackles, he’s tied for the lead in interceptions, and he’s fourth in sacks. He’s also one of the reasons […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoTyrell Williams Is Always A Threat
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams is the ultimate example of a home run play at this stage of the game, but that may be just what the doctor ordered for some desperate owners. Williams is cheap in any fantasy format right now due to his hot and cold usage, but with a primetime […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoMike Williams May See Uptick In Chances
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is the epitome of a supremely talented receiver who is simply buried in the depth chart. Thursday night, he may get to show more of what he can do. LA’s run game is hamstrung by Melvin Gordon’s knee injury and Austin Ekeler’s concussion, so they could turn to […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoKeenan Allen Could Rip The Chiefs
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen has been a monster down the stretch as he’s caught touchdowns in five straight games, and he’s primed to have a huge night against Kansas City on Thursday. Allen is easily the favorite target in the LA receiving corps, and with the game likely to be a shootout, […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoJustin Jackson May Get His First Start
Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Justin Jackson may get his first big chance on Thursday in Kansas City. First-stringer Melvin Gordon is questionable due to his knee injury, and second-stringer Austin Ekeler is out due to a concussion, so Jackson could be the man when LA faces their division rival in primetime. Jackson struggled […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoPhilip Rivers Looks To Light Up KC
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is having a special season, and Thursday night could be an absolutely massive night for the 37-year-old. Rivers is having a resurgent year where he’s on pace to throw more than 35 touchdowns and 4,400 yards, and he’s about to face an epic showdown for the division crown against […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoSebastian Janikowski Perfect On MNF
Seattle Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski appears to have gotten those misses out of his system. Janikowski shanked a coupled of extra points last week against San Francisco, but he was perfect against the Vikings on Monday night. In a critical game to help give the team some breathing room in the wild card race, Janikowski […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoBobby Wagner Makes Controversial Block
Seattle Seahawks linebacker/superstar Bobby Wagner made a host of impressive plays on Monday night, but his most memorable will certainly be the most controversial one. When Seattle was up 6-0 in the fourth quarter, Minnesota lined up for a field goal. Upon the snap, Wagner placed his hand on the linemen and hopped through the […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoGeorge Fant Catches First Career Pass
It was a big day for Seattle Seahawks big man George Fant. A backup offensive lineman by trade, Fant has been regularly used as an eligible receiver this season, often running short routes. All those extra sprints finally paid off on Monday night as Fant was rewarded with his first NFL reception. Unfortunately, the catch […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoDavid Moore Makes Highlights That Don’t Count
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver David Moore was shut out on the box score, but it wasn’t for lack of trying. Moore was targeted five times, and he missed making a game-changing touchdown by centimeters. Moore snagged a long pass down in the end zone, but his second foot just barely missed dragging inbounds and the […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoTyler Lockett Catches Five Passes Monday
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett led the way against the Vikings, but it wasn’t spectacular. Lockett caught five of six passes thrown his way, but his longest was for just 14 yards. Lockett was well covered by the suffocating Minnesota defense, so he was held scoreless for the first time in three weeks. With […]
Billy Stonick 6 years agoMike Davis Makes Critical Plays In Win
Seattle Seahawks running back Mike Davis got the short end of the stick on carries during the Vikings game, but he ended up making some huge plays when he got the chance. Davis was able to push his way to a crucial first down in the defense-heavy match, and he showed that he’s still a […]
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