Week three scouting report: Chargers-Seahawks

Within the first eight quarters of the 2010 season lies the real Seahawks. Is it the defensively-efficient, offensively-opportunistic unit that opened the Pete Carroll era with a dominating win over San Francisco? Or is it the turnover-prone, lethargic squad that blindly gropped for straws in last week’s loss at Denver? Sunday will give us a more definitive answer as a refocused San Diego squad comes to Quest Field. The old AFC West rivals aren’t as intense as they were from 1977-2001, but the Chargers present the Seahawks an intriguing opportunity to establish a persona, especially when it comes to three key members of the roster. When the Seahawks have the ball As mentioned during the week, the Chargers have a secondary filled with ballhawks and a pass rush that will cause trouble for QB Matt Hasselbeck. The Seahawks will have a chance to get RB Justin Forsett on track, using quick-hitters and screens to take advantage of San Diego’s agressive front seven. Forset...