Seattle
Seahawks
0-2
20
FINAL
45
Washington
Commanders
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, the Washington Commanders topped the Seattle Seahawks with a commanding final score of 45-20. The victory was crucial for the Commanders, who aimed to solidify their position early in the season, while the Seahawks sought to recover from a shaky start.
Jalen Milroe shone for the Seahawks, throwing for an impressive 378 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball through the air. However, despite his strong performance, the Seahawks struggled to find a consistent ground game, with Tory Horton leading the receiving corps with 97 yards. Meanwhile, Kaytron Allen managed a modest 48 rushing yards for Washington, but the team's offensive balance was evident throughout the contest.
Defensively, Leo Chenal was a standout for the Commanders, recording 7 total tackles and an impressive 2.5 sacks, which disrupted Seattle's offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Chenal's pressure led to a critical turnover, allowing Washington to extend their lead and seize control of the game. With a relentless defense and an efficient offensive display, the Commanders demonstrated their potential as serious contenders this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 29 | 17 | 378 | 3 | 0 | 137.4 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 15 | 10 | 297 | 3 | 0 | 149.3 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 0 | 17 | 2 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Isaac Guerendo | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tory Horton | WR | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 1 | 73 | 73.0 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Isaac Guerendo | HB | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 7 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derick Hall | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deatrich Wise Jr | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 50 |

