Seattle
Seahawks
2-0
28
FINAL
6
Washington
Commanders
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, the Seattle Seahawks cruised to a comfortable 28-6 victory over the Washington Commanders, solidifying their position early in the 2026 season. With this win, the Seahawks showcased their offensive prowess and sent a clear message to the league about their championship aspirations.
Leading the charge for Seattle was quarterback Sam Darnold, who threw for an impressive 316 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to connect with his receivers effectively. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was a standout target, racking up 97 receiving yards, while Zach Charbonnet contributed on the ground with 68 rushing yards. Together, they formed a dynamic trio that kept the Commanders' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Seahawks were just as dominant, with DeMarcus Lawrence leading the charge with two sacks, putting pressure on Washington's offense and disrupting their rhythm. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Seattle's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing Darnold and the offense to capitalize and extend their lead. With the Commanders struggling to find their footing, Seattle's defensive performance was instrumental in securing this commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 31 | 19 | 61% | 316 | 4 | 1 | 121.7 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 25 | 9 | 36% | 124 | 1 | 0 | 66.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 11 | 68 | 6.2 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 40 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 52 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 18 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 19 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Magee | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Love | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

