# Commanders beat Seahawks for first win

> Commanders hold on to beat Seahawks 33-31 for first win.
- Title: Commanders beat Seahawks for first win · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/washington-commanders-seattle-seahawks-Z7MD5ZWVMZCUNCMY5K6ALV6GBY
- Author: Kevin Reynolds,Kyle Goon
- Published: 2026-09-27T20:33:13.808+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: commanders, seahawks, jayden danials, marcus mariota, kain medrano, sonny styles, nfl, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Washington's defense generated three turnovers that led to touchdowns, securing a 33-31 win over Seattle for their first victory.