Articles
Michael Badgley Misses 55-Yarder In Denver
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley got the chance to take advantage of the thin air of the Rockies on Sunday, but he pulled his critical kick a bit to the left. Badgley was given the opportunity to try to knock through a 55-yarder late in the game, but he ended up drilling the left […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoDenzel Perryman Makes Diving Interception In Loss
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman made an incredible diving interception in Sunday's game as the Chargers tried to come back from an early hole, but the effort was for naught. Facing a rookie quarterback getting his first start in the NFL, Perryman and the rest of the Chargers Defense did a wonderful job of […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoHunter Henry Overlooked On Sunday
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry was the unfortunate victim of poor cornerback play on Sunday against the Broncos. While this was a good thing for wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, who combined for nearly 200 yards receiving, it meant Henry was regularly passed up as an option on passing downs. Henry […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoKeenan Allen Dives And Spins Into The End Zone
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen took a wild, tumbling trip into the end zone on Sunday to notch his fifth touchdown of the season. Allen would also haul in four more passes on the day, tallying 68 total yards even though he was supposed to be held in check by Chris Harris Jr. […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoMike Williams Makes Incredible Catch Against Broncos
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams was expected to have to shoulder a lot of the outside load on Sunday since Chris Harris Jr. would be shadowing Keenan Allen, but nobody expected Williams to be as impressive as he actually was. Williams caught five passes for 117 yards, and though he still didn't find […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoAustin Ekeler Plays Huge Role In Passing Game
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler was at it again on Sunday as he caught four passes for 51 yards and a touchdown. He also carried the ball nine times for just 16 yards, but it was hard to pin the running issues on him since he was immediately hit when handed the ball […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoMelvin Gordon Rushes For 99 Yards In Loss
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon put up another strong performance on Sunday when he carried the ball 20 times for 99 yards and caught a pair of passes for another 11 yards. Unfortunately, Gordon's performance wasn't enough to bring home a win. Gordon and Austin Ekeler both saw considerable action in this game, […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoPhilip Rivers Recovers From Early Pick
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers looked like he was going to be in for another long day when he threw a horrendous interception right to a defensive tackle early in Sunday's game, but he got it together and put up a decent showing, even if it was ultimately in a losing effort. Rivers ended […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoJadeveon Clowney, Jarran Reed Limited In Practice
Seattle Seahawks defenders Jadeveon Clowney (core), Jarran Reed (ankle), and Mychal Kendricks (hamstring) were limited participants in practice on Friday, and there's a real chance that the Seahawks Defense that takes the field on Monday night could be without over 25% of its usual starters. Clowney missed last week's game due to his injury, Reed […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoJason Myers Remains Perfect Within 40 Yards On Field Goals
Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers was slowed down last week with a small hip injury, but he showed on Sunday that there were no ill effects as he was perfect on field goals for the second straight week. This Monday will be his first time kicking at home again since he had a dreadful performance […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoJacob Hollister Limited In Practice
Seattle Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister was a limited participant in practice on Friday due to a nagging toe injury. Hollister has been one of the most recent surprises on the Seahawks roster as he's been promoted into a starting role and quickly become one of Russell Wilson's favorite targets, but there's a possibility that […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoJosh Gordon May Get More Work On Monday
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon has played a minor role so far since joining the team, but he could be in for a more central spot on Monday night against Minnesota. Tyler Lockett is one of a number of Seahawks that have been slowed down by an infection going around the locker room, and […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoD.K. Metcalf Returns To Full Practice
A day after being limited in practice due to a knee issue, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf returned to being a full participant in practice on Friday. Metcalf has had a strong rookie season, putting up 630 yards so far. He's also hauled in five touchdowns, and he's caught at least one pass of […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoChris Carson Looking To Bounce Back Against Vikings
Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson ended up seeing more bench time than anything last week when the team shifted focus to Rashaad Penny instead. Penny exploded against the Eagles as the team notched their ninth win, and questions now linger about how the running back situation will play out for the rest of the […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoRashaad Penny Expected To See A Bump In Carries
Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny had the best game of his career last week when he saw a surprisingly heavy workload against the Eagles. Penny blew up, racking up 129 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, and head coach Pete Carroll, famous for his always competing philosophy, told the media this week that […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoRussell Wilson Turns 31
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson turns 31 on Saturday, and he'll be set to host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night in a potential playoff matchup. With Seattle at 9-2 and Minnesota at 8-3, the primetime matchup expects to be one of the most watched games of the season. Wilson will be looking to bounce […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoDerwin James Nears Activation
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn told the media on Friday that the team hasn't decided whether to activate safety Derwin James for this week's game, but he said that James has practiced all week at full health. It seems likely that James will be back on the field on Sunday, and it would […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoMichael Badgley Gets To Kick At High Altitude Again
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley will be booting the ball a mile high this week when he faces the Broncos in Denver on Sunday. Unfortunately, the increased elevation hasn't done wonders for Badgley's kicking prowess in the past. When the team recently played in Mexico City, which is even higher than Denver, Badgley made […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoHunter Henry Should See Plenty Of Chances
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry has been a strong option since he returned to the lineup, and he'll likely be one of the team's most important assets this Sunday. The Chargers will be facing the daunting Denver defense, but they've actually been quite susceptible to tight ends over the last month, allowing the […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoKeenan Allen In For Another Rough Outing
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is expected to have his hands full once again when he faces Denver and Chris Harris Jr. on Sunday. Allen was shut down by Harris in October, catching four passes for just 18 yards. Harris has subsequently already told the media that he's planning on shadowing Allen once […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoMike Williams Will Likely Get Many Targets
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is set to square off against the Denver Broncos once again this Sunday, and he'll likely be the team's de facto No. 1 receiver once again. With actual No. 1 wide receiver Keenan Allen being shadowed by Chris Harris Jr. all day, Williams will probably be the team's […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoAustin Ekeler Could Be A Sleeper Against Denver
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler has been all over the map recently, but his performance last week should give owners hope that the LA coaching staff has figured out a better use for him. Ekeler only touched the ball five times a month ago, but he's topped 12 touches in two of the […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoMelvin Gordon Will Need To Carry The Team
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has played very well over the last three games, but he's going to need to find a way to get it done against the strong Denver defense if LA has a chance of winning Sunday's game. With Philip Rivers struggling badly in the team's last two games, don't […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoPhilip Rivers Faces Another Stout Defense
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers will be going up against another stout defense on Sunday when he faces the Broncos for the second time this season. Rivers struggled badly in their first meeting, throwing two interceptions and zero touchdowns while averaging just 4.4 yards per completion. This time around figures to be another daunting […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoJason Myers Overcomes The Elements
Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers was set up for a difficult task on Sunday as he had to kick in cold, windy conditions in Philadelphia, but he was perfect. Myers wasn't facing any long kicks, but he knocked through a short field goal and a pair of extra points without incident as he continues to […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoZiggy Ansah Rips Philadelphia
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Ziggy Ansah has been getting some attention lately for not stepping up, but he did the dirty work in the team's win against the Eagles on Sunday. Ansah was credited with a sack and a half, and he was in the mix on five turnovers by Philly on a day where […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoJosh Gordon Barely Gets Looked At In Philly
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon was the focus of a lot of media speculation this week as everyone predicted big things for the ex-Patriot. Gordon caught a pair of clutch passes against San Francisco a week after he joined the Seahawks, so everyone figured that with two extra weeks of practice study, he'd likely […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoJacob Hollister Overthrown On TD Chance
Seattle Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister finally posted what appears to be a forgettable game by looking at the box score, but he was robbed by a horrific throw by Russell Wilson. In the wet, windy conditions in Philly, Hollister was somehow completely unnoticed by the defense on a 10-yard pass play in the end […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoMalik Turner Gets His First NFL Touchdown
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Malik Turner got to celebrate for the first time as he hauled in his first NFL touchdown during Sunday's win over the Eagles. Turner was the deep target on a flea flicker in the first half of Seattle's game, and he tracked a floating 38-yard toss from Russell Wilson perfectly. Making […]
Billy Stonick 5 years agoD.K. Metcalf Drops TD Pass
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf only caught three of six passes on Sunday, posting one of his worst games as a pro. To further exacerbate his struggles, one of the passes he dropped was a touchdown pass that hit him in both hands. The dropped TD chance wasn't the easiest catch in the world, […]
Billy Stonick 5 years ago