Seattle
Seahawks
12-5
35
FINAL
38
Washington
Commanders
11-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Seattle Seahawks 38-35, securing their spot in the postseason with a standout performance. The stakes were high, as both teams fought for survival in the 2026 season, but it was Washington that emerged victorious in a nail-biter.
Taylen Green led the charge for the Commanders with an impressive 339 passing yards, while Sam Darnold threw four touchdown passes for Seattle, showcasing both offenses' firepower. Antonio Williams was a standout receiver for Washington, racking up 149 receiving yards and playing a crucial role in the team's aerial attack. Meanwhile, Jadarian Price contributed significantly on the ground for Seattle, accumulating 70 rushing yards.
Defensively, the game turned on a key moment when Odafe Oweh recorded a crucial sack, applying pressure that ultimately disrupted Seattle's rhythm late in the game. Although Minkah Fitzpatrick led the Seahawks with four total tackles, it was Washington's relentless defense that stifled Seattle's late-game efforts, allowing the Commanders to hold off their opponents in the final moments and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 28 | 21 | 75% | 339 | 2 | 1 | 123.9 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 15 | 9 | 60% | 247 | 4 | 0 | 143.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadarian Price | HB | 12 | 70 | 5.8 | 15 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 15 | 49 | 3.3 | 22 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 18 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Adam Randall | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Williams | WR | 6 | 149 | 24.8 | 42 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 3 | 140 | 46.7 | 60 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 8 | 130 | 16.3 | 38 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 18 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | P | 1 | 2 | 5 | 22 |

