# Dan Quinn's Commanders Win

> Dan Quinn's gritty win over Seahawks shows his coaching resilience.
- Title: Dan Quinn's Commanders Win · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: Dan Quinn's gritty win over Seahawks shows his coaching resilience. Dan Quinn's Commanders beat the Seahawks 33-31 with Marcus Mariota's game-sealing play…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/opinion/column/washington-commanders-dan-quinn-marcus-mariota-seattle-seahawks-N73IXHSC2VCNREN4K7LPWZXFWQ
- Author: Kyle Goon
- Published: 2026-09-27T22:49:07.727+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dan quinn, commanders, seahawks, marcus mariota, turnovers, nfl, washington, news, local
## Commanders' coach Dan Quinn
Dan Quinn needed a win more than anyone after weeks of being counted out for his coaching style.

> Nobody needed a win more than Commanders coach Dan Quinn
## Marcus Mariota's game-sealing play
Marcus Mariota made a game-sealing third-and-7 conversion with a leaping dive to seal the 33-31 win.

> He swept out to his right to make a game-sealing third-and-7 conversion
## Turnovers become touchdowns
Three turnovers by Washington turned into touchdowns, shifting the game's momentum.

> All three turnovers wound up becoming touchdowns
## Defensive turnaround
Defensive lineman Tim Settle Jr. recovered Seattle's first giveaway and tipped a pass for an interception.

> Settle recovered Seattle's first giveaway after Amik Robertson forced a fumble
## Backup quarterback shines
Kain Medrano stepped in after Leo Chenal's injury and returned the ball 50 yards for a touchdown.

> Medrano jumped a check-down route for a pick in the fourth quarter
## Quinn's coaching challenges
Quinn faces significant questions about Jayden Daniels' second elbow injury and the team's depth challenges.

> Daniels' second elbow injury in as many seasons raises significant questions
## Quinn's coaching resilience
Quinn's 12-5 start with the Commanders in 2024 shows his coaching ability despite recent struggles.

> After bringing the Commanders to the cusp of the Super Bowl, Quinn has fallen steeply from grace
## Next game in London
The Commanders face the Indianapolis Colts in London next week, testing their resilience.

> A game next week in London against the Indianapolis Colts is no picnic
## Key takeaway

Dan Quinn's Commanders beat the Seahawks 33-31 with Marcus Mariota's game-sealing play and three turnovers, proving his coaching ability despite early season doubts.