Seattle's blowout of the Washington Commanders on Sunday night was a clinic by Darnold and also featured a swarming, attacking defense that ranks fifth in the league in scoring (18.8 points allowed per game) and is tied for third in sacks (27).

Seattle's latest road win improves their record away from Lumen Field this season to 4-0, and a remarkable 11-1 under head coach Mike Macdonald. The victory also earned the Seahawks a small bump in the latest power rankings from Matt Johnson at Sportsnaut. They're up from No. 6 last week to No. 5 now.

Seattle Seahawks don't play like the LOB or the Hasselbeck-led teams, but like them, they're playing in their own way.

NFC teams with playoff aspirations clash when the Seattle Seahawks meet the Washington Commanders in NFL Week 9 'Sunday Night Football' at 8:20 p.m. ET from Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. The Seahawks (5-2) co-lead the NFC West,

Nov 2, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) runs with ball after making a catch defended by Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu (4) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images