What we learned from the Chargers’ 24-14 win over Seattle Seahawks

Here’s what we learned in the Chargers’ 24-14 victory in their second preseason game Saturday night against Seattle at StubHub Center.

1. The No. 1 offense looked ready to go

Quarterback Philip Rivers made his first appearance of the preseason as the Chargers went 70 yards on nine plays to score on their first possession. Melvin Gordon reached the end zone on a two-yard run.

Rivers was four for four for 41 yards on the drive, two of his completions going to Keenan Allen. Gordon ran four times for 21 yards.

The series started impressively enough with Rivers shuffling around in a collapsing pocket to hit Tyrell Williams for a 21-yard gain. Williams went high over Seattle cornerback Justin Coleman to secure the ball.

2. The No. 1 defense, uh, not as much

The secondary, in particular, struggled against a scrambling Russell Wilson.

Seattle wide receiver David Moore had a 52-yard reception that appeared to go through the arms of safety Jahleel Addae. Jaron Brown had a 45-yard catch on another play despite Addae being called for interference.

Wilson began the game by hitting a wide-open Brown over the middle for 29 yards. At the end of the play, Chargers safety Jaylen Watkins was called for a violation of the helmet rule.

Cornerback Michael Davis also was called for pass interference while defending Brandon Marshall.

3. Melvin Ingram is ready for the regular season to start yesterday

One of the Chargers’ touted defensive ends made up for the absence of the other, Joey Bosa missing his second preseason game because of a foot injury.

Ingram was credited with only one assisted tackle — along with a forced fumble inside the 5-yard line — but he was way more obvious than that.

Ingram, selected for the Pro Bowl last season, repeatedly beat Seattle right tackle Germain Ifedi and pressured Wilson. He dominated in every way but statistically.

4. The promise surrounding Mike Williams continues to grow

The Chargers’ emerging young wide receiver went over Seahawks’ cornerback Akeem King to wrestle away a 25-yard touchdown pass from Geno Smith in the third quarter.

Williams was limited to 10 games during his rookie season in 2017 because of injuries. He finished with 11 catches and is still looking for his first regular season touchdown.

Based on what he has shown so far in 2018, the search for a real touchdown shouldn’t last long.

5. Geno Smith is leading the backup quarterback battle

The veteran finished six for eight for 85 yards and had the Chargers’ lone touchdown pass. Smith also scrambled twice for 14 yards.

He relieved Rivers to start the second quarter and the Chargers’ third drive after entering in relief of Cardale Jones in the preseason opener in Arizona.

Jones played after Smith this time and completed three of four passes while also getting sacked twice. His highlight play came when he scrambled up the middle for a 26-yard gain to convert a third down on the final play of the third quarter.