Commanders Upset Seahawks
Marcus Mariota leads Washington Commanders to upset victory over Super Bowl champion Seahawks
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The Washington Commanders upset the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 33-31, earning their first win of the season and handing Seattle its first loss. With Jayden Daniels sidelined by an elbow injury, backup Marcus Mariota led Washington with three touchdown passes and sealed the victory with a late nine-yard run. Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 379 yards and four touchdowns but also had two interceptions, including a pick-six that gave Washington a crucial late lead. A first-quarter fumble by Seahawks rookie Jadarian Price helped set up an early Commanders touchdown.
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Mariota completed 19 of 31 passes for 183 yards and three touchdowns without an interception.
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Seattle receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the Seahawks with 10 catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns.
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Daniels was out with a dislocated left elbow, and Mariota matched a feat last achieved against Seattle by Sam Darnold: throwing at least two touchdown passes in the first half.
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After his early fumble, rookie Jadarian Price was largely benched for the rest of the first half; it was his second consecutive week fumbling.
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