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Commanders stun Seahawks 33-31
Marcus Mariota leads Commanders to 33-31 win over Seahawks.
In brief
Marcus Mariota leads Commanders to 33-31 win over Seahawks. Marcus Mariota led Washington to a 33-31 victory over the Seahawks after returning from injury. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Commanders stun Seahawks
Marcus Mariota and the Commanders stunned the Seahawks 33-31 in a game where the Commanders entered 0-2 without their starting quarterback.
Mariota's game-winning run
Mariota sealed the win with a nine-yard run on third-and-7 with 1:15 remaining in the game.
Mariota's stats
The 32-year-old Mariota finished 19 of 31 for 183 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions.
Seahawks' performance
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold returned from Week 1 injury to complete 31 of 45 passes for 379 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions.
Darnold's receiving stats
Jaxon Smith-Njigba had 10 catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns as Darnold’s favorite receiver.
Season context
The Seahawks opened the season 2-0 and were seen as the best team in the NFL, while the Commanders entered 0-2 without their starting quarterback.
The big picture
Marcus Mariota led Washington to a 33-31 victory over the Seahawks after returning from injury.
