NFL 2026
Week 3 · Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Northwest Stadium · 64,027 attended
Game Recap

Commanders Edge Seahawks 33-31 in Week 3

Washington Commanders 33, Seattle Seahawks 31 at Northwest Stadium. Marcus Mariota went 19 of 31 for 183 yards with 3 touchdowns.

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Quarter Scoring

Team Q1Q2Q3Q4 Total
Seahawks
010714 31
Commanders
71079 33

Commanders Leaders

Passing Yards
Marcus Mariota
19/31, 183 YDS, 3 TD
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Terry McLaurin
6 REC, 77 YDS, 1 TD
Sacks
-
Tackles

Seahawks Leaders

Passing Yards
Sam Darnold
31/45, 379 YDS, 4 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Yards
Jadarian Price
5 CAR, 15 YDS
Receiving Yards
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
10 REC, 128 YDS, 2 TD
Tackles

Team Stats

Seahawks Stat Commanders
28 1st Downs 17
22 Passing 1st downs 10
3 Rushing 1st downs 5
3 1st downs from penalties 2
3-9 3rd down efficiency 3-13
0-1 4th down efficiency 1-1
64 Total Plays 65
437 Total Yards 258
6.8 Yards per Play 4.0
13 Total Drives 13
393 Passing 176
32/46 Comp/Att 19/31
8.5 Yards per pass 5.3
2 Interceptions thrown 0
0-0 Sacks-Yards Lost 2-7
44 Rushing 82
18 Rushing Attempts 32
2.4 Yards per rush 2.6
4-5 Red Zone (Made-Att) 2-3
8-53 Penalties 9-57
3 Turnovers 0
1 Fumbles lost 0
2 Interceptions thrown 0
0 Defensive / Special Teams TDs 1
28:32 Possession 31:28

Scoring Plays

11 scores
Q1 9:08
Rachaad White 6 Yd pass from Marcus Mariota (Drew Stevens Kick)
0–7
Q2 13:27
Jaxon Smith-Njigba 1 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Jason Myers Kick)
7–7
Q2 6:47
Treylon Burks 11 Yd pass from Marcus Mariota (Drew Stevens Kick)
7–14
Q2 0:52
Jason Myers 57 Yd Field Goal
10–14
Q2 0:00
Drew Stevens 57 Yd Field Goal
10–17
Q3 10:43
Terry McLaurin 30 Yd pass from Marcus Mariota (Drew Stevens Kick)
10–24
Q3 6:05
Eric Saubert 13 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Jason Myers Kick)
17–24
Q4 11:53
Jaxon Smith-Njigba 11 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Jason Myers Kick)
24–24
Q4 4:34
Drew Stevens 36 Yd Field Goal
24–27
Q4 3:57
Kain Medrano 50 Yd Interception Return (Drew Stevens PAT Failed)
24–33
Q4 2:51
Cooper Kupp 7 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Jason Myers Kick)
31–33

Week 3: Seahawks Visit Commanders as Mariota Steps In for Daniels

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The Seattle Seahawks visit the Washington Commanders on Sunday, September 27. Seattle is 2-0 after a 31-7 win at Arizona in which Drew Lock threw three touchdown passes, all to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and the defense held the Cardinals to 151 yards; Sam Darnold is scheduled to return to practice Wednesday and has a chance to start. Washington is 0-2 after a 37-20 loss at Dallas in which Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow on the last play of the first half; Marcus Mariota starts, and Daniels sees specialists this week. Wednesday update: Darnold practiced on a limited basis and is described as on a good track to start, with a decision by Friday.

Darnold or Lock

Mike Macdonald says Darnold plays if he can; Lock has four touchdowns and no turnovers with the fourth-best QBR in the league.

Washington after Daniels

Mariota went 11 of 16 in relief; the Commanders have allowed 61 points and rookie Athan Kaliakmanis is the only other quarterback.

Seattle's defense

Three interceptions of Drake Maye in Week 1, 151 yards allowed in Week 2.

Pregame AI Prediction

Winner missed Confidence: High

How the prediction did

Predicted 27-16 (Seahawks vs Commanders), final was 31-33. Miss at High confidence. Sam Darnold returned and threw for a career-high 379 yards and four touchdowns, and Seattle outgained Washington 437 to 258, but three turnovers, including Kain Medrano's 50-yard interception return in the fourth quarter, ended the Seahawks' 12-game winning streak. Marcus Mariota threw three touchdown passes without a turnover.

Seahawks
27
72% to win
VS
Commanders
16
28% to win
Seahawks 72% Commanders 28%

The champions are healthier at the position that matters

Either Seattle quarterback has outplayed Mariota's résumé, and Smith-Njigba is the best receiver on the field.

Washington's defense has not held anyone

Twenty-four, then 37 points allowed; Seattle just scored 31 on the road.

Mariota's efficiency keeps it from being wider

He was 11 of 16 with a touchdown in relief, and Washington's run game with Jayden Daniels gone still has Jacory Croskey-Merritt.

A High-confidence road lean. Washington's best chance is a low-possession game and a turnover from a Seattle quarterback who may be returning from injury.

Venue

Northwest Stadium
Landover, MD
Attendance: 64,027

Closing Line

SEA -8.5
O/U 40.5
via DraftKings

Officials

Derick Bowers Down Judge
Carl Cheffers Referee
Martin Hankins Back Judge
Nathan Jones Field Judge
Dominique Pender Side Judge

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Commanders Injuries

Javon Kinlaw
DT · Not Specified
Questionable
Jeremy McNichols
RB · Not Specified
Doubtful
Daron Payne
DT · Surgery
Out
Jer'Zhan Newton
DT · Surgery
Injured Reserve
Terry McLaurin
WR · Surgery
Injured Reserve

Seahawks Injuries

Rashid Shaheed
WR · Not Specified
Questionable
Velus Jones Jr.
RB · Not Specified
Questionable
Charles Cross
OT · Sprain
Questionable
Leonard Williams
DT · Stinger
Questionable
Brandon Pili
DT · Not Specified
Questionable