Sam Darnold Dominates as Seahawks Crush Commanders on Sunday Night
What a night it was for Seattle — and what a statement performance from Sam Darnold. On Sunday night, the Seahawks absolutely dismantled the Washington Commanders in a lopsided matchup that felt decided long before the final whistle. By the fourth quarter, Seattle had built a commanding 38-7 lead, and Darnold had already shown why he’s being talked about as one of this season’s most efficient quarterbacks.
From the opening drive, the Seahawks were in complete control. Darnold led Seattle on a flawless 90-yard opening drive, finishing it off with a four-yard touchdown pass to rookie wideout Tory Horton. That early connection set the tone for the game — and it wouldn’t be the last time the duo made noise. Horton later hauled in another impressive touchdown from Darnold, marking his second of the night. By halftime, Seattle was up 31-7, and Darnold had completed a staggering 16 of 16 passes for 282 yards and four touchdowns. That’s about as close to a perfect half as you’ll ever see in the NFL.
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Washington, meanwhile, never found its rhythm. Quarterback Jayden Daniels, returning from a hamstring injury, struggled to find open targets and was under constant pressure from Seattle’s defense. He did manage to score on a short run midway through the game, but it was one of the few bright spots for the Commanders. Penalties killed multiple drives, turnovers piled up, and Seattle’s defense pounced on every mistake.
Perhaps the defining moment of the game came in the second quarter, when the Seahawks scored two touchdowns in just 11 seconds. After Ty Okada snagged his first career interception — a highlight-reel grab near the sideline — Darnold immediately capitalized, finding Horton again for a 26-yard strike. Seconds later, a fumble on the ensuing kickoff handed the ball right back to Seattle, and Darnold wasted no time adding another score.
Even as the game slowed down in the second half, Seattle kept its foot on the gas. A short touchdown run by AJ Barner extended the lead to 38-7, sealing what was easily one of the most dominant performances of the season.
For Darnold, this game was another reminder of how dramatically his career has turned around in Seattle. After signing a three-year, $100.5 million deal this offseason, he’s repaid the Seahawks’ faith by leading them to the top of the NFC West and rewriting parts of the franchise record book along the way. If he keeps playing like this — confident, precise, and in total control — the Seahawks won’t just be thinking about the playoffs; they’ll be thinking Super Bowl.
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