Street Rosenthal
*200 Seattle Seahawks +3.5
The Chargers face very little preseason uncertainty after experiencing little roster or staff turnover during this past offseason.
However, the Seahawks are looking at many replacements this year. Hasslebeck who was injury plaqued last year will receive more than his share of snaps tonight. Partly to evaluate his recovery and then to build chemistry with new receivers. Among his first-string targets will be wideout T.J. Houshmandzadeh, who will be making his debut in a Seahawks uniform. Seneca Wallace, the Seahawks are likely to give Jeff Rowe and rookie Mike Teel some snaps
On the other side of the ball, San Diego' starters will probably receive only limited reps, and running back LaDainian Tomlinson is unlikely to play. He never does play in the preseason games. Darren Sproles is likely to appear with the first-team at running back, before Jacob Hester, Michael Bennett and fourth-round draft choice Gartrell Johnson. San Diego reserve quarterbacks Billy Volek and Charlie Whitehurst figure to garner most of the playing time on Saturday behind starter Phillip Rivers.
Look for a close game, and take advantage of the points in this preseason opener.