Seattle
Seahawks
1-1
30
FINAL
22
Washington
Commanders
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Seattle Seahawks secured a 30-22 victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 3 of the 2026 season, maintaining their momentum as they aim for a strong playoff push. This matchup was critical for both teams, with the Seahawks looking to solidify their standing in a competitive division.
Leading the charge for Seattle was quarterback Sam Darnold, who threw for 308 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his accuracy and composure in the pocket. Running back Zach Charbonnet was a force on the ground, racking up 131 rushing yards, while rookie receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba exploded for 167 receiving yards, making key plays that extended drives and kept the Commanders' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Seahawks managed to contain the Commanders' offense just enough to secure the win, with Amik Robertson leading Washington's defense with nine tackles. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Seattle's defense stepped up, forcing a crucial turnover that allowed them to control the clock and seal the victory. Washington's Daron Payne added pressure with a sack, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum back in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 33 | 25 | 308 | 1 | 0 | 114.2 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 19 | 13 | 196 | 1 | 0 | 119.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 25 | 131 | 5.2 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 12 | 48 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 6 | 7 | 1.2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 8 | 167 | 20.9 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 4 | 114 | 28.5 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amik Robertson | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Barber | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rylie Mills | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 32 |

