Seahawks–Raiders Week 10: Injuries, Quarterbacks and Key Matchups

A revealing contrast in the injury reports

Seattle’s Week 10 injury report is extensive, with several notable players listed as limited or absent. Sam Darnold did not practice because of a rib issue, while Drew Lock was limited with an elbow concern. The report also lists offensive lineman Charles Cross (ankle), defensive tackle Jarran Reed (personal) and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (rest) as nonparticipants. Rashid Shaheed, by contrast, practiced fully despite a knee designation.

The Raiders’ report is much shorter: Thomas Booker was limited with an ankle issue, Folorunso Fatukasi with a shoulder concern, and Ian Thomas practiced fully while listed with an ankle issue. Trey Zuhn was limited with a concussion designation. A shorter report does not necessarily mean a healthier roster, so Seattle’s staff and fans will be watching for updates before kickoff.

Seattle’s quarterback question

Based on the information provided, Lock is expected to start in place of Darnold. That makes his elbow status worth monitoring, even as his recent play is drawing positive attention. If he continues to perform well, Seattle may face a challenging decision when Darnold is ready to return. For now, the practical question is whether Lock can stay healthy and execute the offense on Sunday.

Seattle’s report also includes limited practices for Uchenna Nwosu (ankle), Derick Hall (back) and several others. Their availability could matter against a Raiders offense led by rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, as described in the supplied preview. A tough first start against Seattle’s defense would be a demanding introduction to the NFL.

What to watch on Sunday

The Seahawks may benefit from familiarity with Klint Kubiak’s offensive approach, but preparation is only one piece of the puzzle. Injuries, execution and in-game adjustments will all shape the matchup. Seattle’s defense will aim to make life difficult for Mendoza, while the Raiders will look for ways to protect their rookie and keep the game manageable.

Seattle appears to have reasons for confidence, but the injury report is not a final availability list, and football rarely follows a tidy script. The clearest takeaway: check the final updates, keep an eye on Lock’s status, and expect a physical contest where the details could decide the result.

All things being equal and fair the Seahawks should emerge the winner in this game and because of The Seahawks Dark Side Defense, the Raiders will likely be held to a final score of 20 or less. Drew Lock’s Red Zone success is much  better than Sam Darnold’s this season, the Seahawks defense has been a contributing factor in Seahawks scoring average and likely will be the case in this game as well. Final score Seahawk’s 34 vs Raider’s 17. 
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