The Las Vegas Raiders welcomed the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks to Allegiant Stadium in Week 10 action that was rookie QB Fernando Mendoza's first start. Mendoza had a throwback first TD play as a starter reminiscent of his Indiana days but lost his top receiving target, Brock Bowers, to what was originally called a lower body injury.
It was later revealed to be an ankle injury according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, who said Bowers was ruled out for the rest of the game.
Bowers had two receptions for 18 yards before exiting the game as Mendoza was accurate but unspectacular on mostly short passing plays. The Raiders built a 10-7 halftime lead that was erased by Drew Lock and the Seahawks with 14 third quarter points.
Mendoza completed 13-of-18 passes for 85 yards and rushed for 22 yards on six carries as of the third quarter, with Seattle leading 21-10 and driving into Raiders territory.