Seahawks: 3 games Seattle can play spoiler next season

1. Week 12: vs. Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday, Nov. 27)

For as much hype as there is surrounding the AFC West in its entirety, at least one of the four rival teams is going to disappoint. Not to say it will be the Las Vegas Raiders undoubtedly, but they have not had back-to-back winning seasons in decades. Factor in all the organization turmoil surrounding them, and the Silver and Black may be a far cry from what they were a season ago.

Even if the Raiders are as good as advertised this season, Seattle has a definite scheduling advantage heading into this game. The Seahawks will be coming off their annual bye in Week 11. As for the Raiders, they will be playing their second of back-to-back road games. Their Week 11 game will be at the division rival Denver Broncos. That game could have real playoff implications.

With the potential overlook factor in play, the Seahawks need to be ready to take control of this game early and not let the Raiders back in this thing. If weather is a factor, it would be a huge advantage for Seattle, who is not only used to playing in a driving rain, but is the lesser of the two teams in question on paper. Thus, the Raiders are a prime candidate to be upset by the Seahawks.

Seattle may not be a serious playoff contender, but the Seahawks have the ability to play spoiler.