The defending Super Bowl champions are going to Sin City. Mike Macdonald and the Seattle Seahawks will hit the road to face the Las Vegas Raiders in an attempt to spoil the beginning of the Fernando Mendoza era.
Klint Kubiak will have the Herculean task of facing his former team with a rookie quarterback on the field. And while he knows Mike Macdonald's Dark Side defense better than most people, he might be putting a lot on the No. 1 pick's plate.
The Seahawks have some notable absences, starting with Sam Darnold, but they should still be able to hold their own in this one. Considering that, let's take a look at four players who might shock everyone in this one.
4 Seattle Seahawks players who will surprise everyone in Week 10
Josh Jones
With Charles Cross still dealing with a nagging ankle injury, Josh Jones is slated to protect Drew Lock's blind side in this one. That's a major challenge, given that Maxx Crosby will be on the other side of the equation.
That's why not many people might expect the veteran swing tackle to hold his own in this one. That said, he's an impending free agent, and putting up a strong tape against one of the premium headhunters in football might be enough to drive up his asking price. He should be motivated.
Jadarian Price
Midway through the regular season, it's safe to say that Jadarian Price's career has gotten off to an anticlimactic start. Fortunately for him, he'll face a Raiders team that has given up the third-most production to running backs this season (1,472 yards and 10 touchdowns).
The Raiders are giving up a league-worst 5.0 yards per carry and a whopping 151.2 rushing yards per game. With Darnold out, we expect Brian Fleury to lean heavily on the running game against the Raiders' bland defense.
Drew Lock
Drew Lock is dealing with an elbow injury, but that didn't stop him against the Arizona Cardinals, and he might have an easier day in Sin City. The Raiders are giving up a 103.6 passer rating and have allowed 20 passing touchdowns, the most in the league.
While the gameplan might be a bit more conservative and the Seahawks should lean on the running game, Lock has shown elite chemistry with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and that always spells trouble for opposing defenses.
Drake Thomas
The Raiders' offensive line doesn't give up a ton of sacks, but they haven't been able to generate much push inside, either. Their running game has been bottled up time and time again, with just 2.9 yards per carry and 71.3 rushing yards per game.
As such, we expect Drake Thomas to have his easiest matchup of the season to date. He's an elite gap shooter and run-stopper, and he should have a field day against Ashton Jeanty and his subpar vision. The Raiders will want to run the ball, but Thomas will force them to put the rock in Mendoza's hands.
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