Commanders vs Seahawks Week 3 Odds: Full Betting Preview and Analysis

The Washington Commanders host the Seattle Seahawks in their home opener – here is your Commanders vs Seahawks Week 3 Odds preview.

Current Odds

As of September 26, 2026, the Seattle Seahawks are 7 to 7.5-point road favorites.
The under/over total sits near 40.5 points.
Seahawks moneyline sits around -350 to -395.
Commanders moneyline sits around +280 to +310.
Lines can still move before kickoff.

Seahawks -7.5

Over/Under 40.5

Records Against the Spread and Straight Up

The Commanders sit at 0-2 straight up this season.
They covered the spread against the Eagles but not at Dallas, so they’re 1-1 ATS.
The Seahawks stand at 2-0.
Seattle has covered in both games so far.

Last Week

Washington struggled in Dallas. Jayden Daniels left with a dislocated left elbow. Marcus Mariota finished the game. The defense allowed the Cowboys to score on nearly every drive.

Meanwhile, Seattle handled business and improved to 2-0. Sam Darnold is expected back under center this week.

Relevant Past Trends

Seattle have won two of the last 3 outings, but the Commanders covered two of those three.
They met in 2025 and Seattle dominated 38-14.

Over/Under Analysis

The total sits at a low 40.5.
Both teams have dealt with quarterback uncertainty, which probably led to the low number.
Washington’s defense has allowed points early and often though.

Last week’s Commanders’ over/under was 50 and it still got smashed (57). When they met last year, they put up 52 points between the two of them (38-14).

Fantasy Section

Commanders projected values

Player Pos Projected Points Notes
Marcus Mariota QB 14.5 – 16.5 Full-time starter role
Terry McLaurin WR 11.0 – 13.5 (PPR) Top target in the offense
Stefon Diggs WR 10.0 – 12.5 (PPR) Reliable volume expected
Jacory Croskey-Merritt RB 9.0 – 11.5 Lead back opportunity
Rachaad White RB 7.5 – 9.5 (PPR) Change-of-pace role

Seahawks projected values

Player Pos Projected Points Notes
Sam Darnold QB 16.5 – 18.5 Returns as the starter
Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR 13.5 – 16.0 (PPR) Clear WR1 targets
Jadarian Price RB 12.0 – 14.5 (PPR) Primary rushing workload
Cooper Kupp WR 10.5 – 13.0 (PPR) Veteran target share
AJ Barner / TE TE 7.5 – 9.5 (PPR) Red-zone opportunity

Final Friday Injury Reports

Commanders

Player Pos Injury Status
Jayden Daniels QB Elbow OUT
Sam Cosmi G Concussion OUT
Frankie Luvu LB Groin OUT
Chig Okonkwo TE Hamstring OUT
Nick Cross S Illness OUT

Seahawks

Player Pos Injury Status
Ty Okada S Hamstring OUT
Julian Love S Calf OUT
Sam Darnold QB Glute Expected to play

Weather Expected

Light rain is expected at Northwest Stadium tomorrow at 1:00 PM.

The detailed forecast metrics for kickoff include:

  • Temperature: Around 17°C (approx. 63°F)
  • Precipitation Chance: 45% chance of rain
  • Wind: Northwest at 13 mph, with potential local gusts up to 28 mph throughout the afternoon
  • Humidity: High at 81%–82%

Summary

The Commanders vs Seahawks Week 3 Odds set up a tough home test for Washington. Seattle arrives as the clear favorite. However, if you can get a spread of 7.5 points and get that extra half-point – Washington has a good chance of covering the spread. Like last week, expect the over/under to go over by a good chunk.

Kickoff is Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.


Betting Glossary

Spread / ATS: The number of points the favorite must win by.
Moneyline: A bet on which team wins the game outright.
Over/Under: A bet on whether total points go over or under the set number.
SU: Straight up (win-loss record without the spread).
ATS: Against the spread.

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