Washington Commanders Edge Seattle Seahawks 33-31 in 2026 Week 3 Clash
In a tightly contested Week 3 matchup on September 27, 2026, the Washington Commanders defeated the Seattle Seahawks 33-31. Commanders QB Marcus Mariota threw for 183 yards and three touchdowns, while Seahawks' Sam Darnold passed for 379 yards and four scores but tossed two interceptions.
The Washington Commanders secured a narrow 33-31 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in their 2026 regular-season Week 3 contest on September 27. Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota completed 19 of 31 passes for 183 yards and three touchdowns without throwing an interception. He also contributed 11 rushing yards on five attempts. Running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt led the ground game with 36 rushing yards on 19 attempts, while Rachaad White added 35 yards on eight carries and caught one touchdown pass.
On the receiving end for Washington, Terry McLaurin recorded six receptions for 77 yards and one touchdown, complemented by Treylon Burks contributing two catches for 13 yards and a touchdown. Stefon Diggs hauled in four passes for 33 yards.
Seattle's passing attack featured Sam Darnold completing 31 of 45 attempts for 379 yards, throwing four touchdowns but two interceptions. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba made a significant impact with 10 receptions for 128 yards and two touchdowns. Cooper Kupp added four catches for 46 yards and one touchdown, and Eric Saubert secured one reception for 13 yards and a score. The Seahawks’ rushing attack was modest, with Jadarian Price gaining 15 yards on five carries and Emanuel Wilson adding 14 yards on nine attempts.
Despite Darnold's prolific passing numbers and multiple touchdowns, Seattle fell just short as Washington managed a balanced offensive effort with solid production from Mariota and key offensive weapons.
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