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Game Preview: Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Commanders
The Seattle Seahawks travel east to face the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football, with both teams looking to define their midseason identity. Kickoff is set for 8:20 PM ET on NBC from Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
Seattle (5-2) enters Week 9 riding a two-game winning streak and a perfect 3-0 road record. The Commanders (3-5) are trending downward after three straight losses and face a must-win scenario to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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Opening Lines and Market Snapshot
- Spread: Seahawks -3.0 (-114) | Commanders +3.0 (-107)
- Moneyline: Seahawks -173 | Commanders +145
- Total: 47.0 (Over -108 | Under -111)
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Seattle Seahawks Outlook
Seattle continues to win with balance and composure. Quarterback Sam Darnold has settled in as a steady game manager, supported by an emerging star in Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who’s averaging 139 yards over his last three games. The Seahawks’ offense ranks 8th in passing yards and 11th overall, averaging 350.6 yards per contest.
Defensively, Seattle remains top-tier in pressure rate and is 6th in sacks while ranking 11th in opponent scoring. Linebacker Bobby Wagner, a former Commander, has helped anchor one of the league’s most efficient front sevens.
The return of corner Devon Witherspoon and the continued production from Kenneth Walker III (430 yards, 4 TDs) make the Seahawks well-rounded entering November.
Seahawks Injury Report
- Julian Love – Questionable (Hamstring)
- Devon Witherspoon – Questionable (Knee)
- Derick Hall – Questionable (Oblique)
- Dareke Young – Questionable (Hip)
- Robbie Ouzts – Questionable (Ankle)
- Johnathan Hankins – Out (Back)
- Kenny McIntosh – Out (Knee)
Washington Commanders Outlook
The Commanders’ season is teetering. Rookie QB Jayden Daniels hopes to return from a hamstring injury, bringing back much-needed mobility and spark to an offense that’s averaged just 16 points per game during his absence. If he cannot go, veteran Marcus Mariota will make his fourth start.
Washington’s defense has been inconsistent — 27th in yards allowed (372.8 per game) — but they’ve shown flashes, including two first-half interceptions of Patrick Mahomes on Monday night. Jacob Martin and Bobby Wagner (now facing his former team) are tasked with reigniting a pass rush that has gone quiet late in games.
Losing Terry McLaurin again to a quad injury is a blow to the passing game, but tight end Tyree Jackson and running back Brian Robinson Jr. will look to pick up the slack.
Commanders Injury Report
- Jayden Daniels – Questionable (Hamstring)
- Terry McLaurin – Out (Quad)
- Laremy Tunsil – Questionable (Hamstring)
- Matt Gay – Questionable (Back)
- Austin Ekeler – Out (Achilles)
- Will Harris – Out (Fibula)
- Dorance Armstrong – Out (Knee)
Key Storylines
- QB Health Battle: Both teams could be managing injury-sensitive situations — Daniels’ mobility vs Darnold’s pocket control.
- Trench Warfare: Seattle’s D-line against Washington’s battered offensive front could dictate game flow.
- Prime Time Push: The Seahawks are 5-1 SU in their last six night games, while the Commanders are 2-4 ATS in that same span.
Betting Trends
- Seattle is 8-0 SU and 7-0 ATS in its last eight road games.
- The over has hit in 4 of Washington’s last 5 home contests.
- The Seahawks are 6-0 ATS in games with totals of 42 or fewer points.
- Washington is 5-1 SU in its last six at home.
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Prediction
The Seahawks have been reliable on the road and possess a balanced offense capable of exploiting Washington’s struggling secondary. If Jayden Daniels returns, Washington’s offense should show more life — but Seattle’s efficiency and pass rush are likely too much.
Projected Score: Seahawks 28, Commanders 24
Best Bet: Seahawks -3.0 (-114)
Total Lean: Over 47.0 (-108)
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