Inside the Seahawks' uncharacteristic team showing in Week 3 loss
Inside the Seattle Seahawks' uncharacteristic defensive showing in the Week 3 upset loss to the Washington Commanders.
In a surprising Week 3 loss, the Seattle Seahawks fell 33-31 to the Washington Commanders, marking their first defeat since November 2025. Coach Mike Macdonald's defense struggled to contain backup quarterback Marcus Mariota. The former first overall pick finished 19-of-31 for 183 yards, three scores, and zero picks. Notably, Mariota has now beaten the Seahawks three times with three different teams, tallying a perfect 3-0 record against them.
The Seahawks outgained the Commanders 437-258, producing 28 first downs compared to Washington's 17. However, this advantage was overshadowed by the Commanders' superior performance in critical areas. Washington converted three of their 13 third-down attempts, including a crucial fourth-down conversion. The Commanders also held a solid turnover battle, securing three takeaways to Seattle's zero.
Seattle's sloppy football handling contributed to the loss. Rookie running back Jadarian Price fumbled early in the game, and quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions. These missteps allowed the Commanders to capitalize on the turnovers. The Seahawks' uncharacteristic showing resulted in their first loss in 315 days, a record-breaking streak of 45 consecutive victories. The team will aim to rebound in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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