Final2026 Week 3

Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD

Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Commanders

Seattle Seahawks

Away

31

Washington Commanders

HomeWon

33

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Seahawks01071431
Commanders7107933

SEA 31WAS 33 Final

  • Passing leader

    Sam Darnold

    SEA · QB

    29.7PPR pts

    31/45, 379 YDS, 4 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jaxon Smith-Njigba

    SEA · WR

    35.4PPR pts

    10 REC, 128 YDS, 2 TD

  • Seahawks leader

    Cooper Kupp

    SEA · WR

    14.6PPR pts

    4 REC, 46 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Kain Medrano

    WAS

    1 INT, 1 TD, 5 TKL

Commanders 33, Seahawks 31: Washington holds off Seattle

Washington led 17–10 at halftime and won 33–31, though Seattle took the second half 21–16. Seattle outgained the Commanders 437–258.

The Seahawks went 3-for-9 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Commanders finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +3 turnover margin WAS 0 turnovers
  • +2:56 time of possession WAS 31:28 · SEA 28:32

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Commanders Won

Washington won the turnover and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Seahawks vs Commanders
SeahawksStatCommanders
3Turnovers0
28:32Time of possession31:28
Other team stats
437Total yards258
6.8Yards per play4.0
64Plays65
33%Third-down conversion23%

Scoring Summary

The Commanders scored four touchdowns and two field goals; the Seahawks scored four touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Seahawks vs Commanders
TimeTeamPlaySEAWAS
1st quarter
9:08WASMarcus Mariota → Rachaad White, 6-yard TD Takes leadDrew Stevens XP07
2nd quarter
13:27SEASam Darnold → Jaxon Smith-Njigba, 1-yard TD Ties gameJason Myers XP77
6:47WASMarcus Mariota → Treylon Burks, 11-yard TD Takes leadDrew Stevens XP714
0:52SEAJason Myers 57-yard FG1014
0:00WASDrew Stevens 57-yard FG Extends lead1017
3rd quarter
10:43WASMarcus Mariota → Terry McLaurin, 30-yard TD Extends leadDrew Stevens XP1024
6:05SEASam Darnold → Eric Saubert, 13-yard TDJason Myers XP1724
4th quarter
11:53SEASam Darnold → Jaxon Smith-Njigba, 11-yard TD Ties gameJason Myers XP2424
4:34WASDrew Stevens 36-yard FG Game winner2427
3:57WASKain Medrano 50-yard interception return TD Extends leadXP missed2433
2:51SEASam Darnold → Cooper Kupp, 7-yard TDJason Myers XP3133

Fantasy Points: Seahawks vs Commanders, Week 3 2026

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEAWR35.4 PTSWR1
  2. Sam DarnoldSEAQB29.7 PTSQB2
  3. Marcus MariotaWASQB20.4 PTSQB14
  4. Terry McLaurinWASWR19.7 PTSWR14

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Sam DarnoldSEAQB29.7QB231/4537942150105.7Start/Sit →
Marcus MariotaWASQB20.4QB1419/31183305110110.0Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEAWR35.4WR1WR———14101282Start/Sit →
Terry McLaurinWASWR19.7WR14WR———96771Start/Sit →
Cooper KuppSEAWR14.6WR26WR———54461Start/Sit →
AJ BarnerSEATE11.9TE14TE———95690Start/Sit →
Rachaad WhiteWASRB11.1RB20RB83501161Start/Sit →
George HolaniSEARB10.8RB23RB310055480Start/Sit →
Treylon BurksWASWR9.3WR46WR———22131Start/Sit →
Eric SaubertSEATE8.3TE23TE———21131Start/Sit →
Tory HortonSEAWR7.8WR55WR———33480Start/Sit →
Stefon DiggsWASWR7.3WR61WR———74330Start/Sit →
Jacory Croskey-MerrittWASRB5.3RB41RB193601170Start/Sit →
Antonio WilliamsWASWR3.5WR90WR———42150Start/Sit →
Rashid ShaheedSEAWR3.4WR91WR———32140Start/Sit →
Jaylin LaneWASWR3.1WR95WR———11210Start/Sit →
Brady RussellSEARB3.0RB55RB———11200Start/Sit →
John BatesWASTE1.9TE51TE———1190Start/Sit →
Emanuel WilsonSEARB1.4RB68RB9140————Start/Sit →
Jadarian PriceSEARB1.2RB71RB51503170Start/Sit →
Colson YankoffWASTE1.2TE61TE———2120
Dyami BrownWASWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Ben SinnottWASTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Seattle Seahawks

Snap Share

  1. AJ BarnerTE61 snaps91%
  2. Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR58 snaps87%
  3. Cooper KuppWR45 snaps67%
  4. Rashid ShaheedWR31 snaps46%
  5. Emanuel WilsonRB24 snaps36%

Target Share45 targets

  1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba31%, 14 targets
  2. AJ Barner20%, 9 targets
  3. Cooper Kupp11%, 5 targets
  4. George Holani11%, 5 targets
  5. Rashid Shaheed7%, 3 targets
  6. Other20%, 9 targets

Carry Share18 carries

  1. Emanuel Wilson50%, 9 carries
  2. Jadarian Price28%, 5 carries
  3. George Holani17%, 3 carries
  4. Sam Darnold6%, 1 carries

Washington Commanders

Snap Share

  1. Terry McLaurinWR52 snaps75%
  2. Stefon DiggsWR41 snaps59%
  3. Jacory Croskey-MerrittRB39 snaps57%
  4. John BatesTE37 snaps54%
  5. Ben SinnottTE34 snaps49%

Target Share30 targets

  1. Terry McLaurin30%, 9 targets
  2. Stefon Diggs23%, 7 targets
  3. Antonio Williams13%, 4 targets
  4. Treylon Burks7%, 2 targets
  5. Colson Yankoff7%, 2 targets
  6. Other20%, 6 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. Jacory Croskey-Merritt59%, 19 carries
  2. Rachaad White25%, 8 carries
  3. Marcus Mariota16%, 5 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
AJ BarnerSEATE6191%920%0
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEAWR5887%1431%0
Terry McLaurinWASWR5275%930%0
Cooper KuppSEAWR4567%511%0
Stefon DiggsWASWR4159%723%0
Jacory Croskey-MerrittWASRB3957%13%19
John BatesWASTE3754%13%0
Ben SinnottWASTE3449%13%0
Colson YankoffWASTE3246%27%0
Rashid ShaheedSEAWR3146%37%0
Rachaad WhiteWASRB3043%13%8
Antonio WilliamsWASWR2841%413%0
Treylon BurksWASWR2536%27%0
Emanuel WilsonSEARB2436%00%9
George HolaniSEARB2436%511%3
Dyami BrownWASWR2130%13%0
Jadarian PriceSEARB1928%37%5
Eric SaubertSEATE1827%24%0
Elijah ArroyoSEATE1827%00%0
Tory HortonSEAWR1522%37%0
Brady RussellSEARB1218%12%0
Nick KallerupSEATE710%00%0
Jaylin LaneWASWR57%13%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR35.424.9+10.587%31% tgt—100%1431%
Sam DarnoldSEA · QB29.721.6+8.1100%45 att—4516%00%
Marcus MariotaWAS · QB20.417.5+2.9100%31 att—31516%00%
AJ BarnerSEA · TE11.915.7−3.891%20% tgt—000%920%
Terry McLaurinWAS · WR19.715.7+4.075%30% tgt—000%930%
Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS · RB5.313.2−7.957%59% car—01959%13%
Stefon DiggsWAS · WR7.312.2−4.959%23% tgt—000%723%
George HolaniSEA · RB10.810.5+0.336%17% car—0317%511%
Cooper KuppSEA · WR14.68.7+5.967%11% tgt—000%511%
Jadarian PriceSEA · RB1.28.3−7.128%28% car—0528%37%
Antonio WilliamsWAS · —3.57.0−3.541%13% tgt—000%413%
Rachaad WhiteWAS · RB11.16.6+4.543%25% car—0825%13%
Emanuel WilsonSEA · RB1.45.4−4.036%50% car—0950%00%
Rashid ShaheedSEA · WR3.45.2−1.846%7% tgt—000%37%
Tory HortonSEA · WR7.85.2+2.622%7% tgt—000%37%
Colson YankoffWAS · TE1.23.5−2.346%7% tgt—000%27%
Eric SaubertSEA · TE8.33.5+4.827%4% tgt—000%24%
Treylon BurksWAS · WR9.33.5+5.836%7% tgt—000%27%
Ben SinnottWAS · TE0.01.7−1.749%3% tgt—000%13%
Brady RussellSEA · RB3.01.7+1.318%2% tgt—000%12%
Dyami BrownWAS · WR0.01.7−1.730%3% tgt—000%13%
Jaylin LaneWAS · WR3.11.7+1.47%3% tgt—000%13%
John BatesWAS · TE1.91.7+0.254%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Seahawks 45 targets and 18 carries; Commanders 30 targets and 32 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2026 season: 1.75 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.60 per carry and 0.47 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Sam Darnold Ran hot

SEA · QB · 29.7 pts on 21.6 expected

31 of 45 passing for 379 yards, 4 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 1 carry for 5 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Chargers. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Sam Darnold →

Marcus Mariota

WAS · QB · 20.4 pts on 17.5 expected

19 of 31 passing for 183 yards, 3 touchdowns; 5 carries for 11 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.5 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Colts. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Marcus Mariota →

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Ran hot

SEA · WR · 35.4 pts on 24.9 expected

1 of 1 passing for 14 yards; 14 targets (31% of the team's), 10 catches for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 24.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Chargers. Bet on the role more than the result.

Trend: Season high in targets (14).

Start/Sit: Jaxon Smith-Njigba →

AJ Barner

SEA · TE · 11.9 pts on 15.7 expected

9 targets (20% of the team's), 5 catches for 69 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.7 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Chargers. Bet on the role more than the result.

Trend: Season high in targets (9).

Start/Sit: AJ Barner →

Terry McLaurin Strong role

WAS · WR · 19.7 pts on 15.7 expected

9 targets (30% of the team's), 6 catches for 77 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.7 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Colts. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Terry McLaurin →

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Unlucky

WAS · RB · 5.3 pts on 13.2 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 7 yards; 19 carries (59% of the team's) for 36 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Colts. Bet on the role more than the result.

Trend: Season high in carries (19).

Start/Sit: Jacory Croskey-Merritt →

Cooper Kupp Ran hot

SEA · WR · 14.6 pts on 8.7 expected

5 targets (11% of the team's), 4 catches for 46 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Chargers. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Cooper Kupp →

Jadarian Price Unlucky

SEA · RB · 1.2 pts on 8.3 expected

3 targets (7% of the team's), 1 catch for 7 yards; 5 carries (28% of the team's) for 15 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Chargers. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Jadarian Price →

Start/Sit Decisions

Stock Up, Stock Down

Seattle Seahawks

  • Stock up: George Holani led the backfield with 36% of the snaps after trailing Jadarian Price before this game.
  • Stock down: Jadarian Price lost the backfield lead: 28% of the snaps to George Holani's 36%.
  • Stock down: Brady Russell played 18% of the snaps, down from a 39% season average.

Washington Commanders

  • Stock up: Jacory Croskey-Merritt led the backfield with 57% of the snaps after trailing Rachaad White before this game.
  • Stock up: Colson Yankoff played 46% of the snaps, up from a 16% season average.
  • Stock down: Rachaad White lost the backfield lead: 43% of the snaps to Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 57%.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 3.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Seahawks defense and Commanders defense
Points allowed toSeahawks DCommanders D
QBs13.628.1
RBs15.412.3
WRs22.746.7
TEs11.321.4

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Washington opened at 26% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Commanders win probability

Commanders win probability by game minuteCommanders started at 26%, stood at 61% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 11 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −23Darnold → Smith-Njigba, 1-yd TD53% → 30%Q2 13:27
  2. +26Mariota → Burks, 11-yd TD31% → 57%Q2 6:47
  3. −42Darnold → Smith-Njigba, 11-yd TD81% → 39%Q4 11:53
  4. +31Stevens 36-yd FG43% → 74%Q4 4:34
  5. −29Darnold → Kupp, 7-yd TD>99% → 71%Q4 2:51

Swing in Commanders win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Seahawks vs Commanders
Seattle SeahawksMeasureWashington Commanders
64Plays65
72%Pass rate51%
8.5Yds / dropback5.3
2.4Yds / carry2.6
3/9Third downs3/13

Efficiency edge Washington ran 1 more plays than Seattle.

  • Top targets
  • SEA Smith-Njigba 31% · Barner 20% · Kupp 11%
  • WAS McLaurin 30% · Diggs 23% · Williams 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Seahawks vs Commanders
ResultSEAWAS
Touchdowns43
Field goals12
Punts47
Turnovers30
Turnovers on downs10

WAS turnover edge: +3

  • The Commanders opened the scoring on their second possession, a 4-play, 21-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 26 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
SEAQ1 15:004112:32Punt
WASQ1 12:28361:22Punt
SEAQ1 11:06110:06Fumble
WASQ1 11:004211:52Touchdown
SEAQ1 9:08381:39Punt
WASQ1 7:297214:04Punt
SEAQ1 3:259904:58Touchdown
WASQ2 13:273-12:08Punt
SEAQ2 11:19310:58Punt
WASQ2 10:218603:34Touchdown
SEAQ2 6:4712785:07Downs
WASQ2 1:40300:27Punt
SEAQ2 1:13420:21Field goal
WASQ2 0:525260:52Field goal
WASQ3 15:00381:36Punt
SEAQ3 13:243141:22Interception
WASQ3 12:023431:19Touchdown
SEAQ3 10:438604:38Touchdown
WASQ3 6:05351:01Punt
SEAQ3 5:04310:49Punt
WASQ3 4:15563:03Punt
SEAQ3 1:127804:19Touchdown
WASQ4 11:5312427:19Field goal
SEAQ4 4:343210:37Interception
SEAQ4 3:575681:06Touchdown
WASQ4 2:518302:51End of game
About these numbers

The Commanders' interception touchdown is counted as a Seahawks interception, not as a Commanders possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Seahawks vs Commanders Head-to-Head

The Seahawks and Commanders first met in 1976 and have played 25 times since.

All-time series
14–11Commanders lead, 25 meetings since 1976
Postseason
3–0Seahawks won in 2005, 2007, and 2012
Largest Seahawks win
38–142025
Largest Commanders win
29–01989

Since 2021

2–2 Series tied

4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. S = Seahawks win, C = Commanders win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 3)

The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Seahawks vs Commanders
SeahawksStatCommanders
2-1Record1-2
25.0Points per game25.0
367.7Yards per game314.0
6.2Yards per play4.7
16.7Points allowed per game30.7
228.7Yards allowed per game362.3

Seahawks vs Commanders Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
SEA −8.5Seahawks failed to cover by 10.5
Total
40.5Over: 64 points scored (by 23.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Seahawks24.531+6.5
Commanders16.033+17.0

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Commanders 2–0 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.

Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Seattle Seahawks

Against the spread
1–1–1
Over/under
1–2
ATS as favorite
1–1–1
ATS on the road
1–1

Washington Commanders

Against the spread
2–1
Over/under
3–0
ATS as underdog
2–1
ATS at home
1–0

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Seahawks and Commanders in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Seahawk or a Commander, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2026 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Seahawks vs Commanders Game FAQ

Who won the 2026 Seahawks vs Commanders Week 3 game?

The Washington Commanders beat the Seattle Seahawks 33–31 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The game was played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, on September 27, 2026. See the Commanders' 2026 schedule.

What was the final score of Seahawks vs Commanders?

The final score was Commanders 33, Seahawks 31. The Commanders led 17–10 at halftime, and the second half went Seahawks 21, Commanders 16.

What happened in the Seahawks vs Commanders game?

Washington led 17–10 at halftime and won 33–31, though Seattle took the second half 21–16. Seattle outgained the Commanders 437–258. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led all players with 10 catches for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Seahawks committed 3 turnovers, the Commanders none.

What was the game-winning score in Seahawks vs Commanders?

Drew Stevens' 36-yard field goal with 4:34 left in the fourth quarter gave the Commanders a 27–24 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Seahawks vs Commanders?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the game with 35.4 PPR fantasy points, the WR1 of Week 3, on 10 catches for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns. Sam Darnold was next with 29.7 (QB2). See Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 2026 game log.

Who led Seahawks vs Commanders in passing, rushing and receiving?

Sam Darnold (SEA) led all passers with 31 of 45 for 379 yards, 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WAS) led in rushing with 19 carries for 36 yards. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) led in receiving with 10 catches for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Jaxon Smith-Njigba score against the Commanders?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba scored 35.4 points in PPR leagues, 30.4 in half-PPR and 25.4 in standard scoring against the Commanders in Week 3 of the 2026 season, on 10 catches for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 31% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Seahawks vs Commanders?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 35.4 PPR points on 24.9 xFP (+10.5). Jacory Croskey-Merritt fell furthest short, with 5.3 points on 13.2 xFP (−7.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Commanders beat the Seahawks?

The Commanders beat the Seahawks 33–31 because they won the turnover battle 3–0. Drew Stevens' 36-yard field goal put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Seahawks vs Commanders record?

The Commanders lead the all-time series 14–11 across 25 meetings since 1976, including a 0–3 record in the postseason.

When did the Seahawks and Commanders last play before this game?

Before Week 3 of 2026, they last met in the 2025 season on November 2, 2025, when the Seahawks beat the Commanders 38–14.

Have the Seahawks and Commanders met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2012 playoffs. The Seahawks are 3–0 against the Commanders in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Seahawks vs Commanders?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Seahawks −8.5, making the Seattle Seahawks 8.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 40.5. That implied about 24.5 points for the Seahawks and 16.0 for the Commanders.

Did Seahawks vs Commanders go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 40.5, and the teams combined for 64 points, 23.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Seahawks vs Commanders?

The Commanders covered as 8.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Seahawks −8.5. The final margin was 2 points.