{
  "id": 10346550,
  "title": "Marcus Mariota earns game ball after Commanders' upset win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/marcus-mariota-earns-game-ball-after-commanders-upset-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T02:46:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/marcus-mariota-earns-game-ball-024641613.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a surprising turn of events, Marcus Mariota of the Washington Commanders secured a thrilling upset victory over the Seattle Seahawks, the NFL's reigning Super Bowl champions. The former Heisman Trophy winner took the field in the backup role and delivered a stellar performance, leading his team to a 33-30 win and giving the Seahawks their first loss of the season.\n\nMariota showcased his quarterback skills with 19-of-31 passes for 183 yards and three touchdowns, while also avoiding any turnovers on the game's most crucial moments. The Commanders started strong, leading 24-10 at one point before the Seahawks fought back. However, in the fourth quarter, Mariota orchestrated a game-winning field goal drive and followed it with a pick-six, sealing the victory.\n\nAfter a successful season, Mariota earned the coveted game ball from Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn. The 12-year veteran has been a valuable asset to the team, stepping in for the injured Jayden Daniels and contributing significantly to the Commanders' competitive performance against the NFL's elite teams.",
  "summary": "One day after the Oregon Ducks took down the USC Trojans, Marcus Mariota took down another Trojan on Sunday in a big NFL upset.",
  "key_points": [
    "Marcus Mariota leads Washington Commanders to upset win over Seattle Seahawks.",
    "Mariota completes 19-of-31 passes for 183 yards and three touchdowns.",
    "Commanders defeat Seahawks 33-30, with Mariota earning game ball."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Marcus Mariota's standout performance cements his value as a reliable backup quarterback and boosts his standing with the team after filling in for the injured starter and leading to a major upset.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Marcus Mariota Earns 6-Figure Bonus After Commanders’ Upset Win Over Seahawks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/marcus-mariota-earns-6-figure-bonus-after-commanders-upset-win-over",
        "published": "2026-09-28T00:38:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}