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Seahawks Dominate Commanders 38-14; Darnold Shines

11/3/2025

Summary

Seahawks Dominate Commanders

The Seattle Seahawks won 38-14 against the Washington Commanders in Week 9, led by quarterback Sam Darnold.
Darnold completed 21 of 24 passes for 330 yards and four touchdowns, achieving a perfect first half with 16 completions.
Rookie Tory Horton caught two touchdown passes, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba had eight receptions for 129 yards.
The Commanders lost quarterback Jayden Daniels to a serious elbow injury late in the game.
The Seahawks will host the Arizona Cardinals next.

Summary

Seahawks Face Commanders

The Seattle Seahawks will face the Washington Commanders in Week 9's Sunday Night Football at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, with kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET.
Seattle sits at 6-2 and leads the NFC West.
The Commanders are 3-5 after three straight losses.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels returns after a hamstring injury.
Live updates will be available throughout the game.

History

Historical Context

The 1970 merger of the NFL and AFL created a unified league with two conferences, the AFC and NFC, significantly expanding the NFL's reach and financial success. This merger included the addition of teams like the Seattle Seahawks, established in 1976. The Seahawks' current 6-2 record reflects the ongoing evolution of team dynamics and the league's enduring popularity in American sports culture.

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Seahawks Dominate Commanders

The Seattle Seahawks won 38-14 against the Washington Commanders in Week 9, led by quarterback Sam Darnold.
Darnold completed 21 of 24 passes for 330 yards and four touchdowns, achieving a perfect first half with 16 completions.
Rookie Tory Horton caught two touchdown passes, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba had eight receptions for 129 yards.
The Commanders lost quarterback Jayden Daniels to a serious elbow injury late in the game.
The Seahawks will host the Arizona Cardinals next.

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