Final Score: Seattle Seahawks 29 – Washington Commanders 25
From the numbers, this was a relatively close, high-scoring affair — 29 to 25 is a tight margin. Seattle’s total yards (408) out-paced Washington’s (337). However, what jumps out is that Washington threw three interceptions while Seattle threw none. Turnovers often swing outcomes — and Seattle clearly made the most of theirs.
Offense Highlights
Seattle Seahawks
QB Sam Darnold went 29/37 for 317 yards and 1 TD with no interceptions (rating 111.3). That’s an efficient outing — nearly 78.4 % completion rate. Kenneth Walker III carried 18 times for 77 yards and scored 3 TDs.
Elic Arroyo had 4 catches for 85 yards and a touchdown. Seattle’s balanced attack and clean play led to three touchdowns out of four red-zone trips.
Washington Commanders
QB Jahmyr Daniel went 15/27 for 273 yards, 3 TDs, but also 3 interceptions (rating 87.9). While there were explosive plays — notably Terry McLaurin’s 3 catches for 104 yards and 2 TDs — the turnovers proved costly.
Jalen Croskey-Merritt contributed 4 catches for 60 yards and a TD, but Washington’s ground game struggled with just 39 yards on 9 carries.
Defense and Special Teams
Seattle’s defense dominated the turnover battle with 4 takeaways, including three interceptions. Washington’s defense had just one sack (John Kinlaw) and no takeaways.
Seattle’s special teams were steady, with a punter average of 41.0 yards net — solid but not flashy.
Key Moments
- Seattle converted 75 % of their red-zone trips (3 TDs on 4 drives) versus Washington’s 40 % (1 TD and 1 FG on 5 drives).
- The turnover margin of +4 for Seattle was decisive.
- Kenneth Walker III’s three rushing touchdowns gave Seattle an edge in momentum and clock control.
Areas for Improvement
For Washington, turnovers and a weak rushing attack overshadowed an otherwise solid offensive showing.
For Seattle, while efficient through the air, they managed only one passing touchdown despite 317 yards. Their third-down conversion rate (38.5 %) leaves room for improvement.
Overall Verdict
This was an entertaining, competitive game. Seattle executed when it counted, avoided big mistakes, and punished Washington’s errors. The Commanders had flashes of brilliance — particularly McLaurin’s big plays — but couldn’t overcome the turnover margin or find consistency in the run game.
From a viewer’s perspective, the matchup had everything: scoring, big plays, and defensive drama. Seattle looked like the cleaner, more complete team.
Grades: Seattle – A- | Washington – B-
Leadership Takeaways
- Execution under pressure: Seattle’s success in high-impact situations (red zone, takeaways) mirrors how strong operations depend on performance when it matters most.
- Risk management: Washington’s turnovers highlight how small process failures can have major consequences.
- Balanced strategy: Seattle’s mix of offense and defense shows that diversified approaches win.
- Continuous improvement: Even victories leave room for refinement — just as operational excellence requires iteration.
