Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold put on a near-perfect display, completing 11 of 11 passes for 147 yards and three touchdowns. His efficiency was key, connecting twice with rookie receiver Tory Horton for touchdowns of 4 and 25 yards, then finding Elijah Arroyo for another 26-yard score. The Seahawks offense amassed 195 total yards by the second quarter, compared to just 71 for the Commanders.
Running back Kenneth Walker III contributed both on the ground and through the air, tallying 26 rushing yards and 19 receiving yards on two catches. Wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba led all receivers with 51 yards on four receptions. Defensively, Seattle’s unit held the Commanders in check, forcing two turnovers and limiting Washington to only three first downs in the opening half.
For the Commanders, quarterback Jayden Daniels struggled to find rhythm, going 5-for-8 with 40 yards and an interception, while also leading the team in rushing with 16 yards. Tight end Zach Ertz was limited to just 21 receiving yards. The Commanders’ offense was plagued by turnovers and failed to convert on key downs, going just 1-for-5 on third down.
According to ESPN Analytics, Seattle’s win probability soared to 93.8% by late in the second quarter, reflecting their commanding control of the contest.
Heading into this matchup, Seattle was a 2.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 48.5 points (SportsLine). The Seahawks entered the game fresh off a bye week and riding a 5-2 record, while the Commanders, at 3-5, were coming off a tough loss to Kansas City but welcomed Jayden Daniels back to the lineup. Despite some positive trends for the Commanders at home—2-1 against the spread this season—the Seahawks’ efficient offense and stout run defense (allowing just 75.7 rushing yards per game) proved too much for Washington.
This victory not only bolsters Seattle’s position in the NFC playoff race but also underscores their balanced attack and defensive prowess. With Darnold’s precision passing, Walker’s versatility, and Smith-Njigba’s emergence as a key target, the Seahawks look poised for a strong run in the second half of the season.
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