Overview
- Zach Charbonnet has returned from ACL rehab and emerged as Seattle's lead back, producing a recent team-high 77 rushing yards and averaging roughly 4.5–4.8 yards per carry.
- Rookie Jadarian Price has trended down in efficiency with his yards-per-carry falling in recent games, which has shifted more early-down work to Charbonnet.
- Las Vegas ranks last in the NFL in rushing yards allowed at about 151.2 yards per game, giving the Seahawks a favorable matchup to get their run game going.
- Raiders coach Klint Kubiak's familiarity with Seattle and Charbonnet gives Las Vegas clear schematic options, notably stacking the box to force backup quarterback Drew Lock to beat them.
- If Seattle establishes the run it could lengthen drives, reduce pressure on the passing game and improve offensive consistency, while failure would likely leave Lock facing tougher passing situations and poorer game tempo.