Commanders updates: Washington rescues their season by snapping the Seahawks’ win streak originally published on ClutchPoints. Follow ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by tapping here.
Heading into Week 3, the Washington Commanders were bracing for a worst-case scenario. After losing Jayden Daniels to a recurring elbow issue in Week 2, the team was forced to play without their young quarterback for several weeks. Facing the reigning Super Bowl titleholders, they faced seemingly insurmountable odds. However, Washington proved they are far tougher than critics anticipated.
In an unexpected Week 3 thriller, Washington pulled off a massive upset against Seattle, winning 33-31. With this victory, the Commanders boosted their record to 1-2 for the year.
The decisive play occurred during a critical third-and-seven situation with less than two minutes remaining. Substituting quarterback Marcus Mariota chose to keep the football on an option design, charging past the line to gain. This first down allowed Washington to run out the remaining clock and clinch the win.
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To overcome the Seahawks, the Commanders required a collective squad contribution that demanded nearly every second of the game’s hour-long duration.
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold bounced back from his injury with a stellar passing performance. He threw for 379 yards, racking up four touchdowns alongside a pair of interceptions. His aerial attack was highlighted by Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who hauled in 10 passes for 128 yards and crossed the goal line twice.
While Washington found it difficult to contain Darnold, they completely shut down Seattle’s ground game. The Seahawks were held to a paltry 44 yards on the ground, with rookie Jadarian Price acting as their top rusher by gaining 15 yards on five attempts. This performance highlighted the dominance of the Commanders’ run defense on Sunday.
Sitting at 1-2, the Commanders have revitalized their season following a disappointing performance in Week 2. Because Daniels has avoided a stint on injured reserve, Washington has plenty of reason for optimism moving forward. The key will be keeping themselves afloat until he is cleared to play at 100 percent.
Happily, Washington’s upcoming matchup is against an opponent they are highly capable of defeating.
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The Commanders’ next challenge is a Week 4 matchup with the Colts. This overseas game is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time on October 4 at the Northumberland Development Project in London.
