The state of both teams is due to a lot of factors outside of just the quarterbacks. However, according to a June report from The Athletic's Michael Silver, Raiders minority owner and former NFL quarterback Tom Brady preferred Smith over Darnold after they failed to secure a trade for Matthew Stafford.

The Seattle Seahawks have emerged as the overwhelming favourites to win Super Bowl LX, according to ESPN's Football Power Index, in a turn that has stunned the NFL world. With a 14-3 record and the NFC's top seed,

Brady and company’s decision has fast-tracked the Raiders into irrelevance. They are 2-13 and sit at the bottom of the NFL in points scored, total offense, rushing yards, and sacks allowed. Smith, meanwhile,

Quarterback Geno Smith left the Raiders’ loss to the New York Giants with an ankle injury and appears unlikely to play in next week's season finale.

The Seattle Seahawks committed to modern offensive and defensive schemes this season and ended up with the least exploitable weaknesses in the NFL.

Raiders quarterback Geno Smith reaches a low only previously matched by Sam Howell aqgainst the Giants in Week 17

The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly expected to prioritize head coaching candidates who can help develop a rookie quarterback when looking to replace Pete Carroll this offseason.

A: Tory Horton is still rehabbing the shin injury that landed him on injured reserve earlier this season. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald has not ruled out a return for the rookie receiver, but he also has not given a specific timeline for when he might return.