Seahawks prepare for matchup against Commanders with strong defense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 7:19 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks face the Washington Commanders on Sunday, looking to extend their franchise-record 12-game winning streak. Despite injuries affecting their starting secondary, Seattle has allowed just 17 points in two games this season, attributing their success to strong team cohesion and a formidable defense. Backup quarterback Sam Darnold returns from injury as the Seahawks aim to improve to 3-0. The Commanders, currently 0-2, will start backup Marcus Mariota in place of injured quarterback Jayden Daniels.
- •Seahawks have won 12 consecutive games.
- •Defense allowed only 17 points this season.
- •Sam Darnold starts for Seattle after injury return.
- •Commanders begin with Marcus Mariota as QB.
- •Seattle's defense excels despite injury depth issues.
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"Darnold returns from injury to start for the champions on team-record 12-game winning streak. The 0-2 Commanders start a backup QB.
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