Seattle Seahawks vs. Washington Commanders: 31–33 NFL recap

Washington Scores First, Seattle Answers

Seattle lost a fumble on a J. Price run in the first quarter with the game still scoreless. Later in the period, M. Mariota threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to R. White for Washington. The extra point made it 7–0, and that was the score at the end of the quarter. Seattle drew even early in the second when S. Darnold threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to J. Smith-Njigba. The extra point tied the game at 7–7.

Washington Leads by Seven at Halftime

Washington went back in front on Mariota’s 11-yard touchdown pass to T. Burks. The extra point gave Washington a 14–7 lead. The teams then traded 57-yard field goals late in the half. Seattle’s kick cut the margin to four points, and Washington’s restored its seven-point lead. Washington was ahead 17–10 at halftime.

Washington Extends Its Lead in the Third

Darnold threw an interception in the third quarter. Washington then added to its lead when Mariota threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to T. McLaurin. The extra point made it 24–10, Washington’s largest lead of the game. Seattle answered with Darnold’s 13-yard touchdown pass to E. Saubert and an extra point. Washington led 24–17 at the end of the quarter.

An Interception Return Touchdown Helps Decide the Fourth

Darnold threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to J. Smith-Njigba in the fourth quarter, and Seattle’s extra point tied the game at 24–24. Washington regained the lead with a 36-yard field goal. K. Medrano then intercepted Darnold and returned the ball 50 yards for a Washington touchdown. The extra-point attempt failed, leaving Washington ahead 33–24.

Seattle scored once more on Darnold’s 7-yard touchdown pass to C. Kupp. The extra point cut Washington’s lead to two points. Washington won 33–31 in regulation.