An Insider’s Look At The Seahawks’ Week 12 Opponent, The Las Vegas Raiders

Three of Josh Jacobs’ four 100-yard games have come in Raiders wins this year, how important is it for Vegas’ offense to get the running game going?

Edwards: The Raiders are 6-1 in games in which Josh Jacobs has at least 100 rushing yards and a touchdown in his career. Jacobs brings an energy to the team that’s hard to describe. He’s the type of player the offense will run through a brick wall for when he gets rolling. His ability to succeed on the ground puts opposing defenses in a tricky dilemma with covering play-action passes, which is the fashion in which Davante Adams won the game for the Raiders last Sunday. If Jacobs gets going, it’s hard to stop – for anyone.

Outside of the obvious big names like Adams, Crosby, Carr, Jacobs, etc. who is a player or players who might be an X-factor is this one?

Edwards: Mack Hollins has stepped up this year in more ways than one. The special teams captain plays with maximum effort and has taken advantage of playing next to Davante Adams. This season, he’s reached a career high in receiving yards and catches, and is also second on the team in both categories. The big-body receiver will be needed Sunday for the Raiders, considering how physical the Seahawks secondary and linebackers are.

What matchup or matchups are you most looking forward to seeing in Sunday’s game?

Edwards: I’m getting my popcorn out for Davante Adams and Tariq Woolen. Woolen is one of the most talented, young cornerbacks I’ve seen on film, and his size and speed are a mismatch against most receivers. However, Davante Adams isn’t most receivers. He’s second in the league in touchdown catches and his career statistics are on pace with Hall of Famers such as Jerry Rice, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens and Cris Carter. Adams will be a great challenge for the rookie cornerback who has already seen his fair share of stars.