Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Seattle Returns to Washington Seeking Another Victory Over Commanders
The Seahawks are playing the Commanders in Washington on Sunday.
Seattle won the teams’ last game by a large margin.
Washington’s usual quarterback, Jayden Daniels, cannot play because of an elbow injury.
Marcus Mariota is expected to start for Washington.
Seattle is also deciding between Sam Darnold and Drew Lock at quarterback.
The Seahawks have won 12 games in a row.
Seattle’s receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has played very well this season.
He could match a record set by Jerry Rice if he has another big game.
Washington will likely need strong running because its starting quarterback is out.
Seattle’s defense has not allowed a 100-yard rusher in 28 regular-season games.
The Seattle Seahawks visit the Washington Commanders on Sunday after beating them 38-14 last season.
Washington will start Marcus Mariota because Jayden Daniels is sidelined with another elbow dislocation.
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold returned to practice, but Drew Lock could start after leading the team to two wins.
The Seahawks have won 12 consecutive games, including the postseason, and enter 2-0.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba could make NFL history with 120 receiving yards and a touchdown in each of Seattle’s first three games.
- Who
- The Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders, with Marcus Mariota expected to start for Washington and Seattle deciding between Sam Darnold and Drew Lock.
- What
- The Seahawks and Commanders will play an NFL game in their first meeting since Seattle’s 38-14 victory in 2025.
- When
- Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT.
- Where
- Washington’s home stadium in Landover, Maryland.
- Why
- Washington is trying to earn its first win of the season and avoid an 0-3 start, while Seattle is seeking to extend its 12-game winning streak.
- Current records
- Seattle is 2-0; Washington is 0-2.
- Last meeting
- Seattle defeated Washington 38-14 on Nov. 2, 2025, in Landover, Maryland.
- Winning streak
- Seattle has won 12 consecutive games, including the postseason.
- Quarterback uncertainty
- Marcus Mariota will start for Washington; Seattle has not decided between Sam Darnold and Drew Lock.
- Broadcast
- Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT on Fox.
- Point spread
- Seattle is favored by 7½ points.
- Defensive streak
- Seattle has not allowed a 100-yard rusher in 28 consecutive regular-season games, or 31 including the playoffs.