Seattle at Los Angeles

Seattle's defense is far ahead of the offense. The offensive line has been shaky, WR Doug Baldwin is retired and rookie WR D.K. Metcalf is having knee surgery this week. The QB rotation after Russell Wilson is poor with Paxton Lynch, Geno Smith and J.T. Barrett. They are 11-of-28 on third down. The Chargers have their own offensive problems with running back Melvin Gordon still holding out over his contract. The offense has scored 30 points in two games with QBs Cardale Jones, Easton Stick and Tyrod Taylor combining for one TD, three picks. In their last five preseason home games, the Chargers have averaged 14.4 points per game. Last year in preseason, these teams played a 24-14 game with 20 penalties and this shapes up as a defensive duel. Back the UNDER.