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3 questions to think about following Seahawks loss to the Commanders

We’ve had well over 24 hours to digest the Seattle Seahawks daring to lose a regular season football game for the first time in 10 months. They were not at their best against the Washington Commanders and paid a heavy…

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 2:00 PM
3 questions to think about following Seahawks loss to the Commanders
Key Things to Know
  • The Washington Commanders defeated the Seattle Seahawks 33-31.
  • Seattle suffered its first regular-season loss in 10 months despite out-gaining Washington.
  • Head coach Mike Macdonald expressed concern regarding the team's lackluster special teams play.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Seattle Seahawks suffered their first regular-season defeat in 10 months, falling 33-31 to the Washington Commanders despite out-gaining them offensively. Head coach Mike Macdonald expressed frustration with Seattle's special teams performance, which struggled following the departures of key contributors Dareke Young, Jake Bobo, and Cody White.

Personnel decisions have placed additional scrutiny on the roster after Montorie Foster Jr. missed recent game action. Questions also emerged over offensive line usage, as Christian Haynes and Beau Stephens continued to rotate snaps at right guard for the second consecutive week.

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