Seahawks regroup after loss, look toward hosting the Chargers on Sunday
After the Seahawks' 2-0 start to the season, the Washington Commanders exposed some flaws in a 33-31 victory Sunday. The road loss snapped a 12-game Seattle winning streak. While there were issues on both sides of the ball, perhaps the most glaring shortcoming was the turnovers, which led to 21 Commanders points.
The Seattle Seahawks faced a setback after their opening 2-0 season, suffering a 33-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. This marked the end of a 12-game winning streak. Quarterback Sam Darnold, returning from a glute injury, threw two interceptions, including a game-sealing pick-6 in the fourth quarter. Rookie Jadarian Price also lost a fumble, which Washington recovered.
Despite these turnovers, Darnold completed 31 of 45 passes for 379 yards and four touchdowns. Coach Mike Macdonald acknowledged the turnovers were tough but expressed confidence in the team's ability to improve. The defense, typically strong, failed to force any turnovers in this game. Receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a standout performance, catching 10 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns, setting personal records.
The run game struggled, gaining only 44 yards against the Commanders. Tight end AJ Barner had his best game, catching five passes for 69 yards. Rookie Price's fumbles were a concern, with Macdonald emphasizing the need for better decision-making. Safety Julian Love missed the game due to a calf injury, while Ty Okada has been sidelined with a hamstring issue. The Seahawks will host the L.A. Chargers, who also lost their last game, on Sunday.
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