Overview
- Sam Darnold is officially active and will start for the Seahawks today, Sunday, Sept. 27, returning after a glute injury that sidelined him for Week 2.
- Washington will start Marcus Mariota after Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow on Sept. 20, a change that increases the Commanders' reliance on their rushing attack to ease the quarterback transition.
- Seattle will be without safeties Julian Love (calf) and Ty Okada (hamstring) and has elevated Rodney Thomas and Maxen Hook from the practice squad to provide depth in the secondary.
- The Commanders will also be missing multiple starters including right guard Sam Cosmi, linebacker Frankie Luvu, tight end Chig Okonkwo and safety Nick Cross, a combination that may weaken pass protection and coverage and simplify Washington's play calls.
- The game kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX, with Seattle about a seven-point favorite as oddsmakers price in the Seahawks' 2-0 form, strong defensive numbers, and recent depth-driven performances that shape betting and broadcast expectations.