L.A. will go with backup Easton Stick under center in this one while Seattle will rest Geno Smith in favor of youngster Sam Howell.
Let's get right into it with our Seahawks vs. Chargers predictions and NFL picks for August 10.
Seahawks vs. Chargers Predictions
[My best bet
Seahawks -3 (-110 at Caesars)](https://www.covers.com/nfl/seahawks-vs-chargers-prediction-picks-odds-august-10-2024)
My analysis
There’s a reason why the Seattle Seahawks have been getting so much love from bettors here, and it’s because they’ve got a clear edge on the offensive side of the ball with a much more competent quarterback taking the reins.
Sam Howell was objectively good a season ago with the Commanders and mainly struggled due to playing behind one of the worst offensive lines in football. Though the Seahawks’ line is undergoing a ton of maintenance at the moment, the good news here is that Joey Bosa will miss this game due to injury and L.A. promises to sit a complement of starters on defense.
This is a Los Angeles Chargers team that struggled mightily in defending the pass a season ago and is bound to see some growing pains under a new defensive coordinator in Jesse Minter. I expect the outlook to be somewhat bright for the talented Howell as a result, and the gameplan should call for plenty of passing as the Seahawks look to build up some of their young receivers like Laviska Shenault Jr.
The Chargers do have a stronger line with rookie Joe Alt joining the fold, but he is a rookie and Zion Johnson is a fellow blocker with potential who’s yet to prove himself at the NFL level.
Seattle didn’t offer much hope defensively a year ago, but this team did a decent job of forcing turnovers with 19 last season and should look the better of the two sides vs. Easton Stick. The Seahawks will have rookie corner Byron Murphy II to help out in this one as well.
I believe in Howell in a matchup between two bad defenses and it’s hard not to love Seattle’s rushing attack with the promise that Zach Charbonnet flashed in limited action last season. I expect the ball to move down the field, and for Stick and rookie Max Duggan to pale in comparison to Howell and PJ Walker — two signal-callers with a wealth of NFL experience.
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Seahawks vs. Chargers: Key Players to Watch
Seahawks
- Sam Howell: The former Commanders quarterback should be able to find success against the Chargers’ backup defense.
- Laviska Shenault Jr.: Expect Shenault to see a good amount of action in the preseason and he should shine against a weaker Chargers secondary.
- Derick Hall: The second-year edge rusher could feast against a Chargers line that will be missing Joey Bosa.
Chargers
- Easton Stick: Stick will need to show he can handle the pressure as he competes for the starting quarterback spot.
- Joe Alt: The rookie tackle will be tasked with protecting Easton Stick and could see a good amount of action in this one.
- Max Duggan: A high-powered, dual-threat quarterback, Duggan will need to show he can compete with Stick.
Seahawks vs. Chargers: How to Watch
[* Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024
- Time: 7 PM ET/4 PM PT
- Channel: KONG 6/16 (local) (click here for additional TV affiliates outside of the Seattle area)](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/seahawks-chargers-channel-time-schedule-live-stream-nfl-preseason-game/83891067ae5532a5f8335f9c)
- Announcers: Kate Scott, Michael Robinson, and Michael Bennett (Chargers broadcast: Matt Smith and Daniel Jeremiah)
- Location: SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, California
- Radio: 710 ESPN Seattle/97.3 KIRO FM (click here for additional radio affiliates outside of the Seattle area)
- Radio Announcers: Steve Raible and Dave Wyman (Reporter: Jen Mueller)
Final Thoughts
This is a chance for the Seahawks to show off their new offense and for Howell to prove himself as a starter. The Chargers will be looking to evaluate their young players and see what they have in their backups.
The Seahawks should win this game, but it won’t be a cakewalk. Both teams will be looking to improve and get ready for the regular season.
