The Seattle Seahawks defense will face a challenge versus this Las Vegas Raiders offense in Week 10. The biggest storyline is the return of former Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak, who is now head coach of the Raiders. His superstar tight end Brock Bowers represents a difficult matchup for every defender in the NFL.
Bowers currently ranks ninth in the NFL in receiving yards (658) despite only playing in seven games. He leads all tight ends in that category. Expect the Seahawks to ask versatile safety Nick Emmanwori to draw the assignment in coverage. Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza will be making his first career start.
The Seahawks are coming off their second game versus the Arizona Cardinals, with their tight end Trey McBride leading the entire NFL
in receptions (73). Bowers is sixth among all pass catchers in receiving yards per game (94.0). Emmanwori will be tested, but the Seahawks are familiar with the challenge.
Emmanwori drew the McBride matchup last weekend. McBride registered seven receptions versus the Seahawks. Pro Football Focus didn't credit Emmanwori with giving up any of them. It's no coincidence that Emmanwori played a season-high 29 coverage snaps.
Bowers has been among the best pass-catching weapons in the entire league this season. Thankfully, the Seahawks have a defensive weapon in Emmanwori capable of matching up. It should be a fascinating showdown.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks vs. Raiders: Emmanwori-Bowers Week 10 matchup worth watching
