Seahawks vs. Raiders Predictions and How Seattle Can Win Week 10

The Seattle Seahawks face the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Week 10, entering the matchup with a top-ranked defense and a chance to build momentum before their bye week. Seattle Seahawks On SI staff members predict decisive wins for the Seahawks as rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza makes his first career start.

How do staff predictions shape up for Week 10?

Seattle Seahawks On SI staff members published three distinct score projections for the matchup on Sunday. Russell Baxter projects a 26-13 victory for Seattle. Jeremy Brener forecasts a 20-7 final score in favor of the Seahawks. Brendon Nelson expects a 24-10 win for Seattle.

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The kickoff is scheduled for tomorrow at 1:05 pm PT inside Allegiant Stadium. Fans can watch the game on CBS or stream it on the Paramount Plus app.

Who is starting at quarterback for Las Vegas?

The Raiders start rookie quarterback and No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza in his first career start. The team traded Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings ahead of the deadline earlier this week, forcing the rookie into action against the league’s top-ranked defense.

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“The Raiders have no run game and are completely one dimensional with a now rookie QB and almost nothing at wide receiver,” Brendon Nelson told Seattle Seahawks On SI.

Nelson adds that the Raiders defense is likely the worst in the league, giving the undermanned offense a chance to find some points.

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How does the Seattle ground attack match up?

Seattle’s ground attack enters the game poised to exploit the NFL’s worst run defense. Mike Macdonald’s team aims to control the clock and wear down the opposing front.

“Look for the Seahawks to try and kill clock by running the ball against the league’s worst run defense and stifle them on the other side of the football against rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza in his first career start,” Jeremy Brener told Seattle Seahawks On SI.

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Brener points out that the Seahawks handled Gardner Minshew last week against the Arizona Cardinals, holding them to just three points. Klint Kubiak faces the team he won a Super Bowl with as offensive coordinator, setting up a familiar tactical chess match.

Baxter notes that Mike Macdonald’s team will likely get a first-half scare before pulling away after intermission.