The Washington Commanders beat the Seattle Seahawks 33-31, snapping Seattle’s 12-game winning streak. Marcus Mariota leads Washington’s offense by throwing three touchdown passes. Kain Medrano also scores for the Commanders on defense with a 50-yard interception return.
The game is played in the context of Seattle’s recent success, including a run that followed its Super Bowl win last season and a start of the current season with two straight victories before Sunday. Washington wins its home opener with turnovers playing a key role. Multiple outlets note Jayden Daniels is injured and Mariota starts in his place. Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba has a major impact with 10 receptions for 128 yards and two touchdowns, while Sam Darnold returns from a Week 1 glute injury but is intercepted twice.
Overall, coverage aligns on the final score, Mariota’s three touchdown passes, and Seattle’s streak ending, while emphasizing different game details such as the interception return touchdown and the specific offensive and defensive performances from key players.
