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Prediction: Seahawks will beat the Raiders

ALAMEDA, Calif. – While the Seahawks might have three losses, this would rank as the upset of the season if the Oakland Raiders come out on top. It would be a stunning turn of events that I just don't see happening.

Everything, I mean, everything, would have to go Oakland’s way for it to come out of this game with its first win of the season.

The Raiders have struggled on both sides of the ball. But I think their biggest problem will be on offense. Seattle’s defense is still top notch and Oakland will likely be unable to consistently put up enough points to stay in this game.

The Raiders have just 15 plays of 20 yards or more and have scored 105 points in seven games. Both are league lows. Twenty-one of those points have come in the final two minutes with the game out of hand.

I think the Seahawks will score and keep Oakland from scoring at will in a hostile environment for the Raiders. A perfect effort is needed by Oakland, and it has yet to show us this season that it can get close to being perfect for 60 minutes. In the end, I see an easy Seattle win and the Raiders getting halfway to 0-16.

My prediction: Seahawks 34, Raiders 16