The Seattle Seahawks are poised to maintain their momentum despite early-season quarterback changes as they prepare to face the Washington Commanders in Week 3. After losing starter Sam Darnold to injury in the season opener against the New England Patriots, the Seahawks have relied on backup Drew Lock to lead the offense. Lock delivered a strong performance in a 17-16 victory over the Patriots, including scoring 10 points in the final quarter, and followed that up with a commanding 31-7 win against the Arizona Cardinals, throwing three touchdown passes.
Seattle’s offense appears well-positioned to continue thriving even without Darnold, who is recovering from a glute injury. Lock has demonstrated the ability to keep the team competitive, providing stability amid the roster changes. The Seahawks enter their upcoming matchup as 7.5-point favorites, facing a Washington Commanders team struggling to find consistency.
The Commanders have started the season 0-2 and endured a heavy 37-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in their last outing. Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott dominated Washington’s defense, completing 26 of 31 passes for 279 yards and four touchdowns. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb also had a standout performance, recording 153 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Adding to Washington’s challenges, backup quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow in the loss to Dallas and will miss the upcoming game. This situation elevates Marcus Mariota to the starting role against a Seahawks defense that has yet to face significant pressure from opposing quarterbacks this season.
Given the Commanders’ current struggles on both sides of the ball and Seattle’s ability to perform effectively without their starting quarterback, the Seahawks are favored to secure a third consecutive win. The matchup highlights the ongoing difficulties Washington faces in stabilizing their offense, while Seattle demonstrates depth and resilience as they navigate early injuries.