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Sam Darnold delivered a night to remember in Seattle, guiding the Seahawks to a decisive victory over Washington while matching a long-standing team record. His accuracy and the offense’s balance turned an early lead into a rout that left the Commanders scrambling.
Record-tying streak: Darnold’s precision under center
Midway through the game, Darnold put together a remarkable stretch of play that grabbed headlines.
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- 17 consecutive completed passes tied the Seahawks’ franchise record.
- That streak put him alongside legendary passer Warren Moon, according to ESPN Insights.
- For the night, Darnold finished 21 of 24 for 330 yards, 4 touchdowns, and one interception.
The performance showed both timing and anticipation. Short rhythm throws and a few aggressive shots downfield kept the offense moving. Seattle’s play-calling fed his confidence all evening.
How Seattle seized control and never looked back
The Seahawks opened with a flurry and built a lead that Washington could not recover from.
- Seattle outscored the Commanders 31-7 in the first half.
- The defense and special teams helped flip field position repeatedly.
- From that point, Seattle managed the clock and the scoreboard with efficiency.
Momentum swung early and remained with the home team. Play after play, the Seahawks converted third downs and kept drives alive.
Receiving targets: who made the biggest plays
Several receivers chipped in, but one standout made the most noise.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 8 catches for 129 yards, plus 11 rushing yards.
- Tory Horton: 4 receptions for 48 yards and 2 touchdowns.
- Elijah Arroyo: 2 catches for 29 yards and a touchdown.
- AJ Barner: 3 catches for 24 yards.
- Cody White: 60-yard touchdown grab that swung momentum.
The distribution showed depth. Multiple players converted targets into chunk gains and scores.
Rushing attack and complementary playmakers
Seattle supported Darnold with a steady run game and smart angles in space.
- Kenneth Walker III: 11 carries for 42 yards, plus 2 catches for 19 yards.
- Zach Charbonnet: 8 carries for 25 yards and a notable 21-yard reception.
Those carries kept Washington honest and opened lanes for play-action looks. The offensive line controlled the line of scrimmage on key downs.
Next up: Seahawks return home against the Cardinals
Seattle will host Arizona at Lumen Field on Nov. 9 at 4:05 p.m. ET.
The team will aim to keep its momentum, while coaches will evaluate how to sustain the passing efficiency and balance seen this week.
