Overview
- The Commanders beat the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 33-31 on Sunday in Landover, handing Seattle its first loss after a 12-game winning streak.
- Marcus Mariota started for the injured Jayden Daniels and finished 19-of-31 for 183 yards, three touchdowns and no turnovers while earning a season captain role.
- Washington’s defense forced three turnovers that led to 21 points, highlighted by Kain Medrano’s 50-yard pick-six and a forced fumble and interception by rookie Sonny Styles.
- Offensive coordinator David Blough called the decisive third-and-7 zone-read in the final minutes, which Mariota kept for a nine-yard gain to seal the victory.
- Seattle outgained Washington and posted elite play success rates, but the turnover margin proved decisive; the Commanders now travel to London with Daniels unlikely to be ready and Mariota eligible to collect another contract bonus if he meets playing-time and win conditions.