The Las Vegas Raiders will continue their tour of the NFC West in Week 10, as they will welcome the Seattle Seahawks to town. This comes on the heels of a Week 9 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers and a Week 7 bout against the Los Angeles Rams. And it's been a tough go for the Raiders.
After suffering lopsided defeats at the hands of the 49ers and Rams, Las Vegas will try to redeem itself against the Seahawks. The two coaching staffs have great familiarity with each other, which could even the scales, and Fernando Mendoza will make his first start, so he's a wild card as well.
It should make for an interesting matchup on 3333 Al Davis Way this Sunday, so let's go through all that you'll need to know ahead of the game, including how and where to watch, the injury rundown for both teams, the biggest storylines for the Silver and Black and what the experts are predicting.
- How to watch Raiders vs. Seahawks in Week 10
- Raiders injury rundown for Week 10
- Seahawks injury report for Week 10
- Biggest Raiders storylines in Week 10 game vs. Seahawks
- Expert predictions for Raiders vs. Seahawks in Week 10
How to watch Raiders vs. Seahawks in Week 10
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 15
- Time: 1:05 p.m. PT
- TV Network: CBS
- Announcers: Ian Eagle (Play-by-play), Ross Tucker (Analyst), Evan Washburn (Sideline reporter)
After a two-game road stretch, the Raiders will return home in Week 10 as they welcome the Seattle Seahawks to Allegiant Stadium. Sunday's game will be on CBS, not FOX, as it was the last two weeks. And getting Ian Eagle and Ross Tucker on the broadcast is tremendous for those watching at home.
Raiders injury rundown for Week 10
Las Vegas is remarkably healthy for this juncture in the season, or really any point in the NFL calendar. Only Dont'e Thornton Jr. and Thomas Booker IV are questionable for the matchup, and neither of them is a consequential player. The former hasn't played yet this year, and the latter has sporadically.
Trey Zuhn III will start at right guard for the Raiders after leaving Week 9's game against the 49ers with a concussion. He cleared protocol and enters Week 10 with no designation. Foley Fatukasi and Ian Thomas, both of whom were on the injury report this week, are ready to go for Sunday.
Seahawks injury report for Week 10
Seattle does not have the same injury luck that Las Vegas has.
They will be without Sam Darnold when they face the Raiders, and they are also missing a handful of other key starters. Defensive tackle Leonard Williams will not suit up, which is an act of god for the Silver and Black, and starting left tackle and guard Charles Cross and Quenton Nelson are out, too.
That is three gaping holes in the Seahawks' line that Las Vegas will have the ability to exploit. And while Darnold is not going to be in uniform on Sunday, Drew Lock has played well this season, as he has a 3-0 record in games in which he has played the majority of the snaps. He's not a zero at all.
The Seahawks do get Rashid Shaheed and Uchenna Nwosu back from injury, which is pivotal, and both Derrick Hall and AJ Barner will suit up after being listed on the injury report earlier in the week. The Raiders are much healthier, but that hasn't mattered much this season. Hopefully, this is different.
Biggest Raiders storylines in Week 10 game vs. Seahawks
The sun rising on the Fernando Mendoza era
Earlier this week, the Raiders handed the franchise reins to young Fernando Mendoza, who will be making his first career start on Sunday against the Seahawks. For as excited as fans are, and for how long they have waited for this moment in anticipation, a good bit of angst is also normal.
When it comes to evaluating Mendoza, the stats shouldn't matter, and the final score shouldn't really either. This game is purely about the rookie getting his feet wet against the best defense in the league, and Raider Nation hoping that he just has a few moments that let us know we have our guy.
How will Klint Kubiak and Co. fare against their old team?
Although the Seahawks are no longer an AFC West rival, this game has added meaning because several members of Las Vegas' current staff were hoisting a Lombardi Trophy for Seattle earlier in this calendar year. Chiefly, Klint Kubiak, of course, but also Andrew Janocko and Rick Dennison.
While the Raiders are outmatched in this contest in terms of talent, even with the Seahawks' long list of significant injuries, it would be empowering for fans to see their coaching staff go toe-to-toe with the defending Super Bowl champions in a battle of wits. It would provide hope, at least.
Can Raiders' defense develop a pulse?
Rob Leonard's unit has been on life support for six weeks - that is, if they aren't dead already. But the opportunity to face a backup quarterback at least gives them a chance to right the ship and maybe put some wind in their sails as the second half of the season gets fully underway.
It still won't be easy against a talented Seattle skill position group, as Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Zach Charbonnet and others pose legitimate threats. But with Drew Lock under center and two elite offensive linemen who would protect his blind side out due to injury, Las Vegas has a chance.
Expert predictions for Raiders vs. Seahawks in Week 10
ESPN Experts
Dan Graziano - Seahawks
Kalyn Kahler - Seahawks
Jeremy Fowler - Seahawks
Lindsey Thiry - Seahawks
Seth Wickersham - Seahawks
Pamela Maldonado - Seahawks
Ben Solak - Seahawks
Jason Reid - Seahawks
Matt Bowen - Seahawks
Mike Clay - Seahawks
Eric Moody - Seahawks
NFL Media
Bucky Brooks - Seahawks (27-10)
Tom Grossi - Seahawks (28-13)
Dan Parr - Seahawks (25-15)
Brandon Perna - Seahawks (24-13)
Kevin Patra - Seahawks (24-14)
Grant Gordon - Seahawks (27-14)
Colleen Wolfe - Seahawks (25-11)
Brooke Cersosimo - Seahawks (23-20)
Lance Zierlein - Seahawks (34-17)
Nick Shook - Seahawks (26-13)
Bleacher Report
Ian Hanford - Raiders
Brad Gagnon - Seahawks
Kristopher Knox - Seahawks
Moe Moton - Seahawks
Gary Davenport - Seahawks
Wes O'Donnell - Seahawks
Brett Sobleski - Seahawks
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