The Seattle Seahawks looked unstoppable on Sunday night. Quarterback Sam Darnold led a flawless first-half assault as Seattle demolished the Washington Commanders 38–14, marking their 10th straight road win and solidifying their NFC dominance.
Seahawks Offense Ignites Behind Darnold’s Record Night
With touchdowns on their first four drives, the Seahawks surged ahead and never looked back. According to CBS Sports, Sam Darnold completed 16 straight passes to open the game, finishing 21 of 24 for 330 yards, four touchdowns, and a 141.0 passer rating. His 17 consecutive completions tied a franchise record held by Warren Moon.
In the first half alone, Darnold performed flawlessly (16-for-16, 282 yards, 4 TDs), contributing to Seattle’s 31–7 halftime lead.
Rookie receiver Tory Horton shined in Cooper Kupp’s absence, hauling in two touchdowns and a 95-yard punt return score. Meanwhile, Jaxon Smith-Njigba continued his historic pace—eight catches for 129 yards, making him the first Seattle receiver ever with four straight 100-yard games.
Seattle’s offensive line was equally dominant, not allowing a single sack. “Everyone did their job. The chemistry is just building every week,” Darnold told reporters postgame.
Defense Stifles Commanders Again
Lost in the offensive fireworks was another elite defensive performance.
Per ESPN, Seattle’s defense held Washington under 300 total yards—the sixth time in eight games they’ve done so. Cornerback Devon Witherspoon returned from injury with seven tackles and a key pressure that led to Ty Okada’s first career interception.
Defensive tackle Brandon Pili, a 334-pound nose tackle, made a rare special teams appearance—and forced a fumble that set up a touchdown. Coach Mike Macdonald praised the team’s “all-70 mentality,” saying, “Every player, even practice-squad guys, came ready to compete.”
Fans Erupt After Darnold’s Near-Perfect Night
“Seahawks fans on X hailed Darnold’s accuracy and poise, with many saying he looked like a completely new quarterback.”
“Sam Darnold looks like a top-5 QB right now. One fan expressed their admiration for Darnold’s remarkable accuracy.
“The Seahawks are legit Super Bowl contenders if their current form continues,” another wrote.
The hashtag #SeahawksNation trended throughout the night as clips of Darnold’s deep strikes and Smith-Njigba’s catches went viral.
What’s Next for Seattle
With the victory, Seattle advances to 6–2 and maintains a close lead in the NFC playoff race. They will return home next week to face the Los Angeles Rams, aiming to extend their franchise-record road streak and support Darnold’s MVP-caliber campaign.
