Sam Darnold Dominates as Seahawks Cruise Past Commanders; Daniels Injured
What a night it turned out to be for Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks. On Sunday, the Seahawks absolutely dismantled the Washington Commanders 38–14 in a game that was as one-sided as the score suggests. Darnold was in pure rhythm from the opening drive, delivering a first-half performance that could only be described as flawless. By halftime, he had completed all 16 of his passes for 282 yards and four touchdowns — the kind of stats most quarterbacks dream about after a full game.
Seattle’s offense clicked on every level. Rookie receiver Tory Horton caught two of those early touchdown passes, setting the tone with his sharp routes and safe hands. Tight end Elijah Arroyo and wideout Cody White joined in the fun, with White racing 60 yards for another score to stretch Seattle’s lead to 28–0. The Seahawks’ control was so complete that even penalties couldn’t slow them down — they piled up over 100 yards on their opening drive and still finished with points.
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By the time Darnold threw his first incompletion in the third quarter, the outcome was already sealed. He wrapped up the night going 21 of 24 for 330 yards, four touchdowns, and a single interception. With that, Seattle improved to 6–2 on the season, keeping pace with the Los Angeles Rams at the top of the NFC West. Head coach Mike Macdonald praised Darnold afterward, saying he wasn’t surprised at all — that this kind of precision was exactly what the team had seen from him every day in practice.
But while Seattle celebrated, it was heartbreak for Washington. Their young quarterback Jayden Daniels, last year’s Offensive Rookie of the Year, went down late in the fourth quarter with what looked like a serious left arm injury. His arm bent awkwardly under a tackle near the Seahawks’ goal line, and he left the game in obvious pain. Reports later confirmed a dislocated elbow — a tough blow for a Commanders team already struggling with injuries and a four-game losing streak.
Daniels had been fighting all night, running for 51 yards and trying to make plays under constant pressure, but Seattle’s defense made sure he never got comfortable. The Commanders’ offense looked disjointed without star receiver Terry McLaurin, and the defense simply couldn’t contain Seattle’s balance.
This game showcased two teams heading in very different directions. The Seahawks look like serious contenders — sharp, confident, and led by a quarterback finally earning the credit he deserves. The Commanders, meanwhile, have a lot of questions to answer as they fall to 3–6 and face the possibility of losing their young leader for weeks to come.
Seattle hosts Arizona next, and if Darnold keeps playing like this, the NFC might just have another powerhouse to worry about.
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