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league. However, the last couple of weeks have closed the gap between these teams (at least a bit), and the Monday nighter might end up watchable.

That's not to say the Seahawks aren't favored in this game, and by a pretty decent margin. Oddsmakers opened Seattle as 6.5-point home favorites against their opponent from the other conference, and that line moved to the Seahawks -7 (and -7.5 at some books) over the course of the week. The game's total is currently listed at just 37 points.

But thanks to some injuries, and some signs of life, these are two teams going in opposite directions right now. The Raiders started the season with losses in each of their first five games, and quickly were given the labels of 'the league's worst team' and
'biggest embarrassment'. However, they've since bounced back with two wins in a row.

That, of course, doesn't mean the Raiders are suddenly looking like one of the league's elite teams. Their first victory of the season came two weeks ago against an Arizona Cardinals team that's been trying to grab those aforementioned labels for themselves. Oakland scored 14 points in the first quarter in that game, and cruised to a 22-9 victory.

Last week Oakland made it two straight wins by bouncing the defending Super Bowl champions 20-13. That win, though, was impressive for the Raiders only on the scoreboard. Starting QB Andrew Walter went just 5-of-14 for 51 yards passing and an interception, and the Raiders scored one of their TDs off an interception return. In fact, the team's best offensive performance was Justin Fargas' mere 55-yard rushing effort.

Still, two straight wins is two straight wins. And two straight losses is two straight losses, which is Seattle's current streak. The Seahawks have lost back-to-back games against the Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs, getting outscored 31-13 and 35-28 in those contests. That stretch dropped Seattle's mark from 4-1, to just above .500 at 4-3.

And a lot of Seattle's troubles can be explained with a glance at the top of their injury report this week, as both RB Shaun Alexander (foot) and QB Matt Hasselbeck (knee) are still listed as OUT. As well, WR Bobby Engram (illness) is QUESTIONABLE, but still isn't expected to play Monday night. WR Darrell Jackson (foot) is likely to take the field.

So with the Seahawks' offense so banged up, will the Raiders be able to roll to a third straight victory? Former starting QB Aaron Brooks (shoulder) is DOUBTFUL for the week, with Walter already announced as the Monday night starter. RB LaMont Jordan (back) is listed as QUESTIONABLE, but is also expected to be on the field after kickoff. Walter and Jordan will likely be the key to any success the Raiders have Monday night.

The last time these teams met was way back in September 2002, when the Raiders came away with a 31-17 home win as a 7-point favorite. This season Oakland is 3-4 against-the-spread overall, 1-2 ATS on the road, and 3-4 ATS as the underdog. Seattle is 2-5 ATS overall, 2-1 ATS at home, and 2-3 ATS as the favored team. As for totals, the Raiders are 2-4-1 OVER/UNDER so far this year, while the Seahawks are 5-2 OU.

Here is the official Week 9 injury report for the Raiders:

Aaron Brooks QB Doubtful Week 9 (Right Shoulder)
Jarrod Cooper S Questionable Week 9 (Hamstring)
Zack Crockett RB Questionable Week 9 (Knee)
Michael Huff S Questionable Week 9 (Shoulder)
LaMont Jordan RB Questionable Week 9 (Back)
Barry Sims G Questionable Week 9 (Abdomen)
Justin Fargas RB Probable Week 9 (Shoulder)
Tyrone Poole CB Probable Week 9 (Ankle)
Warren Sapp DT Probable Week 9 (Hip)

Here is the official Week 9 injury report for the Seahawks:

Shaun Alexander RB Out Week 9 (Foot)
Matt Hasselbeck QB Out Week 9 (Knee)
D.D. Lewis LB Doubtful Week 9 (Toe)
Marcus Tubbs DT Doubtful Week 9 (Knee)
Bobby Engram WR Questionable Week 9 (Illness)
Sean Locklear T Questionable Week 9 (Ankle)
Chris Spencer C Questionable Week 9 (Knee)
Rocky Bernard DT Probable Week 9 (Toe)
Darrell Jackson WR Probable Week 9 (Foot)

Both the Raiders and Seahawks have big games in their own stadiums on the schedule next week. Oakland will host the division-rival Denver Broncos at Network Associates Coliseum, while the Seahawks will get a visit from the St. Louis Rams at Qwest Field.

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