Seattle
Seahawks
1-1
35
FINAL
43
Washington
Commanders
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Washington Commanders topped the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 43-35, continuing their strong start to the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their positions in a competitive league, but it was Washington that emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair.
Jayden Daniels was the star of the game for the Commanders, throwing for 276 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. The passing game was complemented by a solid performance from the Seahawks' Zach Charbonnet, who rushed for a remarkable 131 yards, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who added 118 receiving yards, keeping Seattle in the fight.
Defensively, the turning point came when Trey Amos intercepted a crucial pass, halting a potential Seahawks comeback and allowing the Commanders to maintain their momentum. While Nick Emmanwori made five tackles for Seattle, it was Washington's ability to capitalize on key defensive plays that ultimately secured their victory and kept the pressure on their opponents throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 15 | 13 | 276 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 21 | 13 | 170 | 2 | 2 | 79.5 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 20 | 131 | 6.5 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 10 | 126 | 12.6 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 6 | 118 | 19.7 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 110 | 36.7 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Amos | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Harris | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

