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Chargers' Smith Snags Two Interceptions Against Bills' Allen
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In Short: Los Angeles Chargers rookie safety Genesis Smith made a significant impact in the first half of Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills, snagging two interceptions from Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
The Chargers, currently 0-2, were leading the Bills, who are 2-0, 10-3 in the early going.
The first interception came on a 2nd-and-6 play at Buffalo's 35-yard line when Allen threw a deep ball intended for wide receiver D.J. Moore.
Smith and Moore tussled for the ball before Smith secured possession on the Chargers' 10-yard line.
According to longtime draft expert Trevor Sikkema, Smith's interception shows the exact coverage and role he was drafted for -- split safety looks where he has the freedom to hunt the ball.
Smith's tackling issues have been a concern, but his coverage instincts and tackling appear to be improving under head coach Jim Harbaugh.
If Smith continues to improve, he could become a key member of the Chargers' defense.
What this adds
Smith's tackling issues have been noted, but his coverage instincts are proving valuable.
What's confirmed
- The Chargers, currently 0-2, were leading the Bills, who are 2-0, 10-3 in the early going.
- The first interception came on a 2nd-and-6 play at Buffalo's 35-yard line when Allen threw a deep ball intended for wide receiver D.J. Moore.
- Smith and Moore tussled for the ball before Smith secured possession on the Chargers' 10-yard line.
- According to longtime draft expert Trevor Sikkema, Smith's interception shows the exact coverage and role he was drafted for -- split safety looks where he has the freedom to hunt the ball.
- Smith's tackling issues have been a concern, but his coverage instincts and tackling appear to be improving under head coach Jim Harbaugh.
- If Smith continues to improve, he could become a key member of the Chargers' defense.
What's still developing
- The 2-0 Buffalo Bills currently trail the 0-2 Los Angeles Chargers 10-3 in the early going, and quarterback Josh Allen has thrown a pair of interceptions in the first half.
- Both of those have come from Genesis Smith, and the second of those might just be the interception of the year.
- With the Bills trailing 10-0 and facing a 2nd-and-6 situation in their own territory, Allen tries to go over the top of the Chargers secondary, on this post route to D.J.
- For those who are wondering how Smith caught the pass, take a close look at the instant replay from the Fox broadcast.
- Los Angeles Chargers rookie safety Genesis Smith grabbed the first two interceptions of his NFL career in a Sunday road game against the Buffalo Bills.
- Smith's coverage instincts are one reason the Chargers took the former Arizona Wildcats star with pick No.