Seattle Seahawks vs. San Diego Chargers
Thursday, 8/8/13, 10:00 PM EST
Opening Point Spread: Seattle -2.5
Current Betting Line: Seattle -3
Opening Total: 35.5
Current Total: 35.5
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Seattle is expected to send most of its starters on the field for its 2013 NFL preseason opener, but a bulk of the action will be given to its younger players. “More than anything, we do want to see our young guys,” commented Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. The Seahawks won all four of their exhibition games a year ago, which likely played a major role in helping the franchise finish with a 11-5 regular season record. Seattle is 5-0 SUATS in its last five preseason games, while covering the number in five of its last six games on the road in that situation.
The Seahawks were dealt a major blow in the early going this offseason, with former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin going down with a hip injury. Even without his services, Seattle averaged nearly 33 points a contest in the second half of the season, and finished 30 seconds away from the NFC championship game. Expect to see plenty of Tarvaris Jackson and Brady Quinn under center, as they try to win the No. 2 quarterback job behind Russell Wilson.
San Diego will hit the field for the first time under new head coach Mike McCoy, who took over the job after the firing of Norv Turner after the 2012 season. The former Denver Broncos offensive coordinator wants to see his team stay true to the system and execute in a proper manner. “Really the key thing is to see guys fly around and play fast,” commented McCoy earlier in the week. San Diego won and covered the number in its first three preseason games a season ago.
The Chargers will send out quarterback Philip Rivers for a few series, as he tries to acclimate himself to a new offense under the direction of former Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt. San Diego will need to protect him better this season, but the offensive line isn’t one of the team’s strengths at this point. On the defensive end, linebacker Manti Te’o will be watched closely, as he makes his first appearance on a football field since losing last year’s national championship to the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Sports bettors will likely back the Chargers due to the tumultuous offseason and camp that the Seahawks have been under thus far.
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