The Las Vegas Raiders are set to host the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday in a highly anticipated Week 10 contest at Allegiant Stadium, according to Raiders Wire.
This game marks the professional debut of quarterback Fernando Mendoza, a move that brings an element of uncertainty to the matchup, as reported by the team’s official beat coverage.
The Seahawks enter the game dealing with significant injuries along their offensive line, specifically missing Charles Cross and Quenton Nelson, noted the Seahawks Wire.
Despite these absences, the team remains confident in their depth, with Kole Musgrove explaining that “Josh Jones is a completely serviceable left tackle” and noting that Grey Zabel will slide into the left guard position, according to the preview published by Yahoo Sports.
Quarterback Drew Lock is expected to start for Seattle, a role he has filled while the team navigates health concerns elsewhere on the roster.
Musgrove noted that while Lock has seen success against the Arizona Cardinals, he also proved his capability during a Week 1 comeback victory against the Patriots, per the analysis provided by the Seahawks Wire.
Seattle’s defense, often referred to as the Dark Side, faces challenges regarding red-zone efficiency despite their strong overall performance.
Musgrove observed that the unit struggles to prevent touchdowns once opponents reach the red zone, stating, “They are allowing touchdowns in the red zone at a far more alarming rate,” as cited in the Yahoo Sports report.
Looking toward the outcome, Seattle is viewed as the more desperate team as they fight to maintain their playoff standing.
Musgrove predicts a 24-21 victory for the visitors, suggesting that Seattle’s experienced offensive weapons and defensive schemes will likely overcome the challenge posed by the Raiders’ new starting quarterback, the outlets reported.