From The Banner · Kevin Reynolds,Kyle Goon · · 1m 10s
Commanders beat Seahawks for first win
Commanders hold on to beat Seahawks 33-31 for first win.
In brief
Commanders hold on to beat Seahawks 33-31 for first win. Washington's defense generated three turnovers that led to touchdowns, securing a 33-31 win over Seattle for their first victory. Originally reported by The Banner.
Commanders get most unlikely win
Washington secured their first win with a 33-31 victory over the Seahawks in Week 3.
“If there was ever a recipe for Washington to pull off an upset without franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels, the Commanders followed it precisely Sunday.”
Three turnovers lead to touchdowns
Washington generated three turnovers in Seattle territory, turning them into touchdowns without giving the ball away.
“They generated three turnovers in Seattle territory. Turned those into touchdowns. Never gave the ball away.”
Marcus Mariota's steady play
Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota led a go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
“Mariota led a go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter.”
Kain Medrano intercepts pass
Linebacker Kain Medrano intercepted Sam Darnold’s pass and returned it for a touchdown.
“linebacker Kain Medrano intercepted Sam Darnold’s pass and returned it for a touchdown.”
Turnovers fix Washington's issues
Washington's defense generated three turnovers that led to touchdowns, overcoming a 14-point second-half deficit.
“The Commanders defense wasn’t consistent but opportunistic. Odafe Oweh’s pressure on Darnold on a key fourth-quarter drive disrupted the quarterback just enough that he didn’t see Medrano sweeping over to jump his route.”
Sonny Styles' key plays
Defensive back Sonny Styles contributed two turnovers, including a 50-yard touchdown run.
“He punched the ball out from Price in the first quarter to set up the Commanders’ first touchdown. He also had the interception on a tipped pass that led to the McLaurin touchdown.”
Commanders hold on to win
Washington held on to beat the Seahawks 33-31 for their first win in Week 3.
“It was just enough for Washington to get its first win, holding on thanks to a gutsy run from backup quarterback Marcus Mariota to keep the clock moving toward a 33-31 victory.”
The short version
Washington's defense generated three turnovers that led to touchdowns, securing a 33-31 win over Seattle for their first victory.
