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Were the Seahawks Simply Unlucky Against the Commanders?

The Seattle Seahawks won the first down battle 28-17. They outgained the Commanders 437-258. They averaged 6.8 yards per play to Washington’s 4.0. They won the sack battle 2-0.

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Wild stat shows Seahawks giving up 33 points to Commanders was complete fluke

The Seattle Seahawks were widely expected to dominate in Week 3, as they entered Washington on a massive winning streak and were up against a backup quarterback in Marcus Mariota.

Seattle Seahawks News / A to Z Sports / September 28

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is chasing NFL history after historic start puts the Seattle Seahawks superstar alongside Randy Moss and Jerry Rice

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the only player since 2000 with 400 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns through three games, and he’s chasing Calvin Johnson’s all-time single-season record.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

How many of the NFL players with at least 100 receiving yards in their first-career postseason game can you name in eight minutes?

The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz

The 'Single-season TD record by NFL team' quiz

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

Jadarian Price News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 28

Hanich Panic: Jadarian Price Looks Like a Bust for Seahawks

Week 3 was a great opportunity for rookie running back Jadarian Price to rebound for the Seattle Seahawks. Price had a chance to show he is one of the top young offensive players in the league against the Washington Commanders.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Seattle Seahawks News / A to Z Sports / September 28

Seattle Seahawks join recent NFL history in the worst way possible after finding almost impossible way to lose against Commanders

Seattle played well enough, in theory, to win on both sides of the ball against Washington, but Sam Darnold’s fourth-quarter pick-six proved too costly to overcome.

NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 27

3 Observations Following Seahawks Loss vs. Commanders

The Seattle Seahawks are eating some humble pie on the way home from their Week 3 loss against the Washington Commanders inside Northwest Stadium. The Seahawks were playing catch-up for most of the game after trailing early in the first quarter.

Seattle Seahawks News / Athlon Sports / September 28

2 Winners (And 3 Losers) From Seahawks’ Week 3 Letdown

The Seattle Seahawks were riding high heading into Week 3. The team won its first two games and looked like the best team in the league once again. In Week 3, the team expected to pick up another win as they were playing the 0-2 Washington Commanders.

Seattle Seahawks News / Athlon Sports / September 27

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from Seahawks' Disappointing Week 3 Loss

The Seattle Seahawks headed across the country in Week 3 to take on the Washington Commanders. This is not a game that was on many people’s radars. The Seahawks looked like the best team in the league, while the Commanders entered at 0-2 and had just lost their star quarterback to injury.

Mike Macdonald News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 27

What Mike Macdonald said after Seahawks’ mistake-filled loss to Commanders

Mike Macdonald’s Seattle Seahawks lost 33-31 to the Washington Commanders in Washington, D.C. during a Week 3 game that saw Marcus Mariota do his best Sam Darnold impression.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 27

2 winners and 3 losers from Seattle Seahawks avoidable 33-31 loss to the Washington Commanders

Sam Darnold threw for 379 yards and 4 touchdowns in his return, but a costly interception and a nonexistent run game doomed Seattle against Marcus Mariota and Washington.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 27

3 Keys That Seattle Seahawks Need to Fix After Week 3 Loss to Commanders

The Seattle Seahawks suffered their most embarrassing loss since 2024 as they lost on the road 33-31 to the Washington Commanders. Not only do the Seahawks lose out on their 13th consecutive game-winning streak, but they lose out on the road warriors’ namesake.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

Sam Darnold News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 27

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Laments 'Bad Decision' on Pick-6 vs. Commanders

The Seattle Seahawks don’t have many excuses after their first loss in nearly an entire calendar year. Three total turnovers and zero takeaways make any game difficult to win, and the Washington Commanders took advantage of it in a 33-31 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.

NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 27

4 Winners & 3 Losers From Seahawks Shocking Loss to Commanders

The Seattle Seahawks were 2-0 heading into the nation's capital to take on the 0-2 Washington Commanders. All the experts had Seattle winning this one, which is often the kiss of death for teams.

Marcus Mariota News / Yardbarker / September 27

Vintage Marcus Mariota performance helps Commanders stun Seahawks

Mariota decided he wasn't letting his team get to 0-3.

Marcus Mariota helps Commanders chop down Seahawks

Commanders' Dan Quinn confirms Jayden Daniels surgery, injured reserve decision

Dan Quinn delivers lofty praise for Commanders rookie Sonny Styles

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

Julian Love News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Seahawks' Week 3 Matchup is Showing How Important Julian Love is

The Seattle Seahawks are in Washington, taking on the Commanders in Week 3. If you watched the team’s first two games, you’ll be shocked by how his Week 3 matchup is going.

Jadarian Price News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Jadarian Price is Learning a Tough Lesson in Week 3

Jadarian Price’s rookie season is not going the way he or anybody else expected it to go. The thought was that Price would just seamlessly fill in for Kenneth Walker II, and the Seahawks’ ground game would still be efficient.

Nick Emmanwori News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 27

Seahawks ‘Nick Emmanwori injured again, but it’s not the ankle this time

On Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks hit the field on the road for a matchup against the Washington Commanders. This game marked the return of quarterback Sam Darnold, who was back in the lineup after making a quick return from an injury suffered in Week 1.

Seattle Seahawks News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Seahawks Week 3 Inactives: Ty Okada, Julian Love Among Notable Absences

The Seattle Seahawks are gearing up for a big matchup with the Washington Commanders. The most notable update is that star quarterback Sam Darnold is returning.

Seattle Seahawks News / Viral Sports News / September 27

Seattle Seahawks Add 29-Year-Old RB Before Week 3

The Seattle Seahawks elevated 29-year-old running back Velus Jones Jr. from the practice squad Saturday, adding familiar special-teams and backfield insurance before Sunday’s Week 3 road game against the Washington Commanders, via the NFL transaction wire.

Velus Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26

Seahawks Elevate Two Including RB Velus Jones Jr

The Seattle Seahawks officially elevated two players to their active roster for Sunday’s game against the Commanders including S Maxen Hook and RB Velus Jones Jr. Jones, 29, is a former third-round pick by the Bears in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Tennessee after transferring from USC.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / HITC / September 26

Jaxon Smith-Njigba hits back at Ja’Marr Chase over double-teaming ‘questions’

Jaxon Smith-Njigba has established himself as one of the best, if not the best, wide receivers in the NFL over the last 12 months. Alongside lifting the Super Bowl trophy in February, the Seattle Seahawks wideout was also crowned the Offensive Player of the Year for the 2025 season.

Seattle Seahawks News / Viral Sports News / September 25

Seattle Seahawks Hit With Yet Another Crushing Injury Update

The Seattle Seahawks will take the field Sunday against the Washington Commanders without two of the players they have counted on most in the secondary.

Sam Darnold News / Yardbarker / September 25

Seahawks' Sam Darnold admits to fearing the worst about his career after injury

There remain plenty of unanswered questions regarding the injury that Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Sam Darnold suffered in his team's Week 1 win over the New England Patriots.

Seahawks share massive Sam Darnold injury update

Seahawks comments show why Drew Lock may start over Sam Darnold vs. Commanders

Sam Darnold gives major injury return update for Seahawks' game at Commanders

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker / September 25

Seahawks share massive Sam Darnold injury update

Signs are pointing in the right direction for Sam Darnold to make a return in Week 3, for Seattle's matchup against the Washington Commanders.

Rams' Sean McVay shares concerning Puka Nacua update

Commanders may have dodged a bullet with Jayden Daniels

Chiefs get another bleak Josh Simmons injury update

Adam Schefter shares harsh A.J. Brown injury update for Patriots fans

Cam Skattebo had an emotional reaction to Jaxson Dart's injury

Anthony Bradford News / Pro Football Rumors / September 23

Seahawks Place Anthony Bradford On IR

The Seahawks have placed right guard Anthony Bradford on injured reserve, the team announced. To take Bradford’s roster spot, the Seahawks signed safety Rodney Thomas off their practice squad.