# Commanders stun Seahawks 33-31

> Marcus Mariota leads Commanders to 33-31 win over Seahawks.
- Title: Commanders stun Seahawks 33-31 · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: seahawks, commanders, marcus mariota, nfl, seattle, washington, sports, stun, 33-31, NBC Sports
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/marcus-mariota-and-the-commanders-stun-the-seahawks-33-31
- Published: 2026-09-27T20:31:49.371+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: seahawks, commanders, marcus mariota, nfl, seattle, washington, 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.
## Key takeaway

Marcus Mariota led Washington to a 33-31 victory over the Seahawks after returning from injury.