This Commanders vs Seahawks Week 3 preview arrives under a cloud. Washington hosts its home opener at 0-2, without Jayden Daniels, and against a Seattle team riding the NFL’s longest active winning streak.
Gameday Info
Matchup: Seattle Seahawks (2-0) at Washington Commanders (0-2)
Date/Time: Sunday, September 27, 2026 — 1:00 PM ET
Location: Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD
The Matchup
Daniels dislocated his left elbow late in the first half against Dallas, the same elbow, and eerily the same injury, he suffered against these same Seahawks last season. Marcus Mariota takes over as starter, a role he’s held before. He went 2-6 in eight starts filling in for Daniels a year ago.
“Man, are we bummed for him,” Dan Quinn said. “I thought he was really playing his ass off, and we will rally so hard around Marcus [Mariota] until Jayden’s back. That’s what we talked about as a team.”
Seattle brings real firepower even without its own starter. Sam Darnold remains sidelined with a glute injury, but backup Drew Lock has been excellent, completing over 72 percent of his passes for 422 yards and four touchdowns without a single interception.
The defending Super Bowl champions haven’t lost since Week 11 of last season, a 12-game run that includes a playoff title.
TV
- National: FOX
- Broadcast team: Joe Davis (play-by-play), Greg Olsen (analyst), Pam Oliver (sideline)
- Streaming: FOX One, NFL+
2026 Record
Washington is 0-2, outscored 61-42 across its first two games. Seattle is 2-0 and enters as the betting favorite by a wide margin, priced near -340 on the moneyline.
Head-to-Head History
Washington and Seattle have met 24 times, including three playoff games. The Commanders lead the all-time series 13-11, though Seattle has won two straight and holds a perfect 3-0 mark in the playoff meetings.
Recent Meetings:
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2025 | Seahawks 38, Commanders 14 |
| Nov 12, 2023 | Seahawks 29, Commanders 26 |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Washington Football Team 17, Seahawks 15 |
| Dec 20, 2020 | Seahawks 20, Washington Football Team 15 |
| Nov 5, 2017 | Redskins 17, Seahawks 14 |
Injury Report
Commanders
- Jayden Daniels (QB) — dislocated left elbow, ruled out
- Nick Cross (S) — hospitalized for internal injuries after the Dallas game, ruled out
- Sam Cosmi (G) — remains in concussion protocol
- Javon Kinlaw (DT) — shoulder injury
- Frankie Luvu (LB) — groin injury
- Chig Okonkwo (TE) — hamstring injury
Seahawks
- Sam Darnold (QB) — glute injury, limited in practice, decision expected closer to Sunday
- Jadarian Price (RB) — chest injury, limited
- George Holani (RB) — knee injury, limited
- Ernest Jones IV (LB) — neck injury, limited
- Cooper Kupp (WR) — back injury, limited
- Ty Okada (S) — hamstring, has missed both games so far
Be sure to check out Saturday’s Betting Preview to see the official “final” Friday injury reports.
Betting Odds
Currently:
Seahawks -7
Over/Under 40.5
Moneyline Seahawks -340 / Commanders +270.
Lines move throughout the week and vary by sportsbook — treat this as a snapshot.