Seahawks' Darnold and Smith-Njigba set franchise records in loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026

In their Week 3 matchup on September 27, the Seattle Seahawks lost to the Washington Commanders. Despite the loss, quarterback Sam Darnold entered the franchise's record books by moving into ninth place for completions and passing touchdowns after throwing four TDs and completing 31 passes. Jaxon Smith-Njigba also made history by surpassing DK Metcalf's record for the most receptions through a player's first four NFL seasons, bringing his total to 309. Both players' performances provided bright spots in an otherwise disappointing game for Seattle.
- •Seattle Seahawks lose to the Washington Commanders in Week 3.
- •Sam Darnold moves into ninth for completions and passing touchdowns in franchise history.
- •Darnold throws four touchdown passes in the game.
- •Jaxon Smith-Njigba sets franchise record with 309 receptions.
- •Seattle looks to build on individual successes as the season progresses.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks duo set franchise records in Seattle’s loss to Commanders
"Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba both climbed up the franchise’s statistical leaderboards in the loss to the Commanders on Sunday.
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