The Seahawks defeated the Commanders 38-14 on November 2, 2025. Sam Darnold threw 4 touchdowns on 21-of-24 passing for 330 yards. Jayden Daniels completed 16-of-22 passes for 153 yards, one interception, and left with an arm injury. Seattle’s defense recorded 4 sacks and forced 2 turnovers in the dominant road victory.
Game Overview: Seahawks Dominate 38-14
The Seattle Seahawks improved to 6-2 with a commanding 38-14 road victory over the Washington Commanders on November 2, 2025. Seattle controlled the game from the second quarter onward, scoring 31 unanswered points after Washington briefly made it 7-0.
The Seahawks outgained Washington 418 to 290 in total yards. Seattle converted 7 of 11 third downs while holding the Commanders to 6 of 13. Time of possession favored Washington 32:42 to 27:18, but Seattle’s explosive offense made every drive count.
The win moved Seattle to 4-0 on the road. Washington dropped to 3-6 and lost starting quarterback Jayden Daniels to an arm injury in the second half. The Commanders have now lost four straight games.
Quarterback Battle: Darnold Shines, Daniels Struggles
The quarterback matchup tilted heavily in Seattle’s favor. Sam Darnold delivered one of the best performances of his career while Jayden Daniels endured a difficult night before exiting with injury.
Sam Darnold’s Career Day
Darnold completed 21 of 24 passes for 330 yards and 4 touchdowns. His 87.5% completion rate and 13.8 yards per attempt were exceptional. He posted a 141.0 passer rating without taking a single sack.
Darnold spread the ball to seven different receivers. He threw touchdown passes of 4 and 25 yards to Tory Horton, 26 yards to Elijah Arroyo, and 60 yards to Cody White. His longest completion went for 60 yards.
The veteran quarterback made quick decisions and avoided pressure all night. Seattle’s offensive line gave him clean pockets, and he capitalized with precision throws.
Jayden Daniels Stats:
Daniels completed 16 of 22 passes for 153 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception. He took 4 sacks for 20 yards lost. His passer rating of 72.7 tells the story of a difficult outing.
The rookie quarterback also rushed 10 times for 51 yards and a touchdown. He scored on a 1-yard rush in the second quarter for Washington’s first points. Daniels rushed for touchdowns in consecutive games for the third time this season.
Daniels left the game in the second half with an arm injury. Marcus Mariota replaced him and completed the game. The injury adds to Washington’s struggles during a four-game losing streak.
Running Back Performance Comparison
Seattle’s running backs combined for 88 yards on 24 carries. Kenneth Walker III led with 42 yards on 11 attempts. Zach Charbonnet added 25 yards on 8 carries. The Seahawks averaged 3.7 yards per rush.
Walker’s longest run went for 12 yards. He caught 2 passes for 19 yards as a receiving threat. Charbonnet also contributed 1 reception for 21 yards.
George Holani and AJ Barner provided depth. Barner scored a 1-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter. The committee approach kept Seattle’s backs fresh throughout.
Washington Ground Game:
The Commanders rushed for 157 yards on 36 carries, averaging 4.4 yards per attempt. Chris Rodriguez Jr. led all rushers with 65 yards on 12 carries. He scored a 4-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Daniels added 51 yards on 10 attempts before his injury. Jacory Croskey-Merritt contributed 38 yards on 12 carries. Croskey-Merritt reached 440 career rushing yards in his first 9 games, becoming the tenth player in franchise history to hit that mark.
Despite better rushing numbers, Washington couldn’t capitalize on their ground success. Seattle’s lead forced the Commanders to abandon the run in the second half.
Wide Receiver and Tight End Stats
Jaxon Smith-Njigba dominated for Seattle with 8 receptions for 129 yards on 9 targets. His 26-yard catch was his longest of the night. Smith-Njigba averaged 16.1 yards per reception as Darnold’s primary target.
Cody White caught just 1 pass but took it 60 yards for a touchdown. Tory Horton hauled in 4 catches for 48 yards and 2 touchdowns. Elijah Arroyo added 2 receptions for 29 yards and a score.
Tight end AJ Barner caught 3 passes for 24 yards. He also rushed for a touchdown, showing Seattle’s versatility in the red zone.
Commanders Receiving Corps:
Zach Ertz led Washington with 4 catches for 46 yards on 4 targets. Deebo Samuel caught 5 passes for 41 yards on 6 targets. Jaylin Lane added 3 receptions for 29 yards.
Treylon Burks and John Bates combined for 3 catches and 34 yards. Washington’s receivers struggled to create separation against Seattle’s secondary. The Commanders managed just 153 total passing yards.
Samuel also handled kick return duties, returning 1 kick for 30 yards. Lane returned 2 punts for 15 total yards but fumbled once, leading to a turnover.
Defensive Player Statistics
Seattle’s defense controlled the line of scrimmage and pressured Daniels all night. Tyrice Knight led all defenders with 10 total tackles and 4 solo stops. He added 1 tackle for loss.
Drake Thomas recorded 8 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 pass defensed. His pressure forced Daniels into rushed throws. Devon Witherspoon contributed 7 tackles and 1 quarterback hit from the secondary.
Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II each recorded sacks. The Seahawks finished with 4 total sacks and 7 quarterback hits. Ty Okada intercepted Daniels once, his first pick of the season.
Washington Defensive Effort:
The Commanders’ defense couldn’t slow Seattle’s explosive offense. Jeremy Reaves led the team with 9 total tackles and 1 tackle for loss. Frankie Luvu and Trey Amos each recorded 7 tackles.
Bobby Wagner, facing his former team, totaled 7 tackles and 1 tackle for loss. Wagner became the first linebacker since 1994 to record 20+ combined tackles against every NFL team.
Mike Sainristil intercepted Darnold once, his third pick of the season. Washington recorded zero sacks against Seattle’s offensive line. Preston Smith registered the only quarterback hit for the Commanders.
Special Teams and Turnover Impact
Seattle kicker Jason Myers converted 1 of 1 field goal attempts from 41 yards. He made all 5 extra point tries. Punter Michael Dickson averaged 51.7 yards on 3 punts with 1 downed inside the 20.
Washington’s Matt Gay made both extra point attempts but didn’t attempt a field goal. Tress Way punted 4 times for 191 yards, averaging 47.8 yards per punt. All 4 punts were downed inside the 20-yard line.
Turnover Battle:
Seattle forced 2 turnovers while committing 1. Ty Okada’s interception and Jaylin Lane’s fumble gave the Seahawks short fields. Washington’s lone takeaway came on Mike Sainristil’s interception.
The turnover differential proved crucial. Seattle scored 7 points off Washington’s turnovers. The Commanders couldn’t capitalize on their single takeaway.
Key Stats That Decided the Game
Three statistical categories determined the outcome. First, Darnold’s efficiency destroyed Washington’s defense. His 87.5% completion rate and 4 touchdowns created an insurmountable lead.
Second, Seattle’s pass rush recorded 4 sacks while Washington managed zero. The Seahawks pressured Daniels on 7 plays, forcing him into mistakes. Seattle’s offensive line kept Darnold clean all night.
Third, Seattle’s explosive plays changed the game. Darnold threw touchdowns of 60, 26, and 25 yards. Washington’s longest completion went for just 25 yards. Seattle averaged 15.7 yards per catch compared to Washington’s 9.6.
The Seahawks converted 64% of third downs while holding the Commanders to 46%. Seattle scored on both red zone trips while Washington went 2 for 2. However, Washington only reached the red zone twice due to Seattle’s defensive pressure.
These numbers show Seattle’s dominance in all three phases. The Seahawks controlled both lines of scrimmage, created explosive plays, and forced turnovers. Washington’s offense never found rhythm, and Daniels’ injury ended any hope of a comeback.
