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The man of intrigue in the middle of the Seahawks defensive line this week.
The Seattle Seahawks will be without Leonard Williams during their Week 10 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, opening the door for rookie defensive tackle Fernando Mendoza to start. Williams missed every practice this week due to a stinger and was officially ruled out on Friday, leaving Seattle to adjust its defensive front.
This is one of four confirmed setbacks for the Seahawks, including quarterbacks Sam Darnold, left tackle Charles Cross, and guard Quenton Nelson. While Williams' absence may provide Mendoza with an opportunity to shine, the absence of established defensive players like Cross and Nelson could complicate matters on the front seven.
Despite the challenges, Mendoza has supportive teammates like Byron Murphy II, Uchenna Nwosu, and Brandon Pili returning to full participation, providing depth and stability. Overall, the Seahawks face significant adjustments as they prepare to face a new quarterback in Las Vegas.
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