NFL · Week 3 · Recap
Commanders Beat Seahawks 33-31 as Marcus Mariota Throws 3 Touchdowns
The Washington Commanders edged the Seattle Seahawks 33-31 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in NFL Week 3 action.
Commanders led 17-10 at halftime. The first quarter swung it: the Commanders outscored their opponent 7-0.
The Commanders move to 1-2, while the Seahawks fall to 2-1.
Top performers
Sam Darnold (SEA, QB): 31/45, 379 YDS, 4 TD, 2 INT
Jadarian Price (SEA, RB): 5 CAR, 15 YDS
Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA, WR): 10 REC, 128 YDS, 2 TD
Marcus Mariota (WSH, QB): 19/31, 183 YDS, 3 TD
Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WSH, RB): 19 CAR, 36 YDS
Terry McLaurin (WSH, WR): 6 REC, 77 YDS, 1 TD
Scoring summary
- Q1 9:08WSHRachaad White 6 Yd pass from Marcus Mariota0-7
- Q2 13:27SEAJaxon Smith-Njigba 1 Yd pass from Sam Darnold7-7
- Q2 6:47WSHTreylon Burks 11 Yd pass from Marcus Mariota7-14
- Q2 0:52SEAJason Myers 57 Yd Field Goal10-14
- Q2 0:00WSHDrew Stevens 57 Yd Field Goal10-17
- Q3 10:43WSHTerry McLaurin 30 Yd pass from Marcus Mariota10-24
- Q3 6:05SEAEric Saubert 13 Yd pass from Sam Darnold17-24
- Q4 11:53SEAJaxon Smith-Njigba 11 Yd pass from Sam Darnold24-24
- Q4 4:34WSHDrew Stevens 36 Yd Field Goal24-27
- Q4 3:57WSHKain Medrano 50 Yd Interception Return24-33
- Q4 2:51SEACooper Kupp 7 Yd pass from Sam Darnold31-33
Team stats
| SEA | WSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 437 | 258 |
| First downs | 28 | 17 |
| Third down | 3-9 | 3-13 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Possession | 28:32 | 31:28 |