Seahawks vs Commanders
Seahawks Dominate Commanders 38-14 in
Sunday Night Rout
Seattle’s offense exploded early and never looked back as Sam
Darnold delivered a near-perfect performance, leading the Seahawks
to a
commanding 38-14 victory over Washington.
Game Overview
The Week 9 Sunday Night Football matchup at Northwest Stadium
in Landover, Maryland saw the Seattle Seahawks (6-2) overpower
the Washington Commanders (3-6). Seattle scored 31 points in the
first
half alone, putting the game out of reach before halftime.
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First Half Fireworks
Seattle opened the scoring with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Sam
Darnold to rookie Tory Horton.
In the second quarter, Darnold threw three more touchdown
passes:
- A
25-yard strike to Horton
- A
26-yard deep ball to Elijah Arroyo
- A 60-yard bomb to Cody White
Washington responded with a 1-yard touchdown run by Jayden
Daniels, but Jason Myers added a 41-yard field goal to close the half
at 31-7.
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Second Half Highlights
Seattle’s AJ Barner added a rushing touchdown in the third quarter,
extending the lead to 38-7.
Washington’s Christopher Rodriguez scored a late touchdown in the
fourth quarter, but it was too little, too late.
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Key Performances
- Sam
Darnold: Completed his first 17 passes, finishing the half 16-for-16
for 282 yards and 4 TDs.
- Tory
Horton: 2 touchdown receptions, showcasing his breakout potential.
- Jayden
Daniels: Scored a rushing TD but exited in the fourth quarter with a
gruesome arm injury.
Injury Update
Jayden Daniels suffered a non-throwing arm injury late in the game
while being tackled near the goal line. His status for upcoming
games
remains uncertain.
Team Records
- Seahawks:
Improved to 6-2 overall, 4-0 on the road.
- Commanders:
Dropped to 3-6, struggling to find consistency.
Final Score Breakdown
|
Quarter |
Seahawks |
Commanders |
|
1 |
7 |
0 |
|
2 |
24 |
7 |
|
3 |
7 |
0 |
|
4 |
0 |
7 |
|
Total |
38 |
14 |
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What’s Next
Seattle remains in playoff contention with strong momentum heading
into Week 10.
Washington faces questions at quarterback and will need to regroup
quickly to salvage their season.