Marcus Mariota and the Commanders stun the Seahawks 33-31
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Key Points:
- Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota led the Washington Commanders to a 33-31 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, despite the absence of starter Jayden Daniels.
- Mariota delivered an impressive performance, completing 19 of 31 passes for 183 yards and three touchdowns, and sealed the win with a crucial nine-yard run late in the game.
- Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, returning from injury, threw for 379 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba catching 10 passes for 128 yards and two scores.
- The game highlighted the unpredictability of the NFL early in the season, as the 0-2 Commanders defeated the 2-0 Seahawks, challenging preseason expectations.
