The Super Bowl Champs Head East, and Nobody in Washington Is Ready For It
Alright, 12s, buckle up! We're talking Week 3 here, and our Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks are hitting the road. Get this, on September 28th, we're rolling into Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, to face the Commanders for their home opener. You already know what it is: the early betting lines? Yeah, they've got our Hawks favored on the road. No surprise there when you're the reigning champs, right?
Sam Darnold Has That Ring, Baby!
Can we just take a minute to appreciate our quarterback, Sam Darnold? Not long ago, folks might've scoffed at that name, but not anymore! The man just wrapped up back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons, first with the Vikings, then with our very own Seahawks. And the best part? He's got a shiny new championship ring! That's what we call stability, folks. Plus, he's backed up by Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe, just like last year. Our offense is in good hands, especially with Brian Fleury stepping in as our new Offensive Coordinator. The whole coaching staff is locked and loaded for another incredible season.
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Command the Narrative, 12s!
Now, let's talk about this matchup. The Commanders and Seahawks have squared off 24 times since the mid-70s, and believe it or not, Washington leads the overall series 13-11-0. They've even won 8 of 15 games in this millennium. BUT don't let that fool you! When it really mattered, in the postseason? Our Seahawks are kings! We swept them in all three playoff games between 2005 and 2012, and get this, we won every single one by at least 10 points. Talk about dominating when the stakes are highest!
And check this out, Washington has actually struggled at home against us in recent years, losing 4 of the last 5 games played in Landover. They've even had a rough go with quarterback health when facing Seattle. Remember Jayden Daniels' gruesome-looking dislocated left elbow in Week 9 of 2025? Or Robert Griffin III's knee injury in the 2013 playoff game? Yeah, not a great track record for their QBs against the Emerald City squad. We're looking for our guys to keep that trend going!
What's at Stake for Our Champs
So, what does this Week 3 showdown mean? For the Commanders, it's their home opener after two tough NFC East road games. For us? It's another chance for our Super Bowl Champion Seahawks to prove we're still the team to beat. We're heading into hostile territory, and you know our guys are going to make a statement. Keep an eye on Darnold and the whole squad as they set the tone for the early season. We're coming for that W, no doubt about it!
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.