Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Commanders - Sunday Night Football - Live Stream

The Sunday Night Football (SNF) Week 9 clash between the Seattle Seahawks (5-2) and Washington Commanders (3-5) at Northwest Stadium in Landover presents a fascinating matchup that blends Seattle’s road dominance and balance with Washington’s challenges for consistency and injuries. Drawing from the latest expert insights and injury updates, this detailed preview offers all you need for a rich, 4000+ character game breakdown. ----- LINKS - WEBSITE - https://www.footballnationusa.com/pickems ACORNS: - acorns.com/share/?shareable_code=DDW7H8G&first_name=Mario ------ Seattle arrives with a 5-2 record, proudly carrying a staggering 10-1 run over the last 11 road games under head coach Mike Macdonald. This puts them in elite company historically with other great coaching careers, and importantly, the Seahawks boast a flawless 3-0 mark on the road this season with wins in Pittsburgh, Arizona, and Jacksonville. Such road success underlines their calm, disciplined, and efficient style — traits that will be crucial facing a Washington defense reeling from injuries and inconsistency.​ On offense, Seattle’s strength lies in its well-rounded attack led by quarterback Sam Darnold, who has steadily impressed with an efficient 68% completion rate this season. Darnold has thrown for over 1,750 yards with 12 touchdowns and only 4 interceptions, orchestrating Seattle’s balanced attack alongside running back Kenneth Walker. Walker’s ability to break big runs provides a steady ground game complementing a receiving corps featuring standout Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who is hitting new heights with over 800 yards receiving and plays a critical role stretching defenses vertically. The Seahawks offense averages about 27.6 points per game and uses a versatile scheme blending power running, play-action, and timely deep passing to control game tempo and keep Washington’s defense guessing.​ Defensively, Seattle is formidable, ranked 6th in points allowed (19.4 per game) and gaining an edge with their pass rush, led by players like L.J. Collier. The secondary, despite some injury-related question marks involving Devon Witherspoon and Julian Love, remains opportunistic and capable of disrupting Washington’s passing game. Seattle’s defense thrives on swarming the ball and generating turnovers, a key factor against a Washington offense that has appeared shaky without their starting quarterback.​ Washington, in contrast, struggles to keep pace with a 3-5 record and inconsistent offensive production. Star quarterback Jayden Daniels' health remains a major storyline heading into Week 9. Daniels has battled knee and hamstring injuries this season and his participation remains uncertain, with head coach Dan Quinn noting positive rehab steps but not committing to his Week 9 availability. Daniels has displayed promising flashes in his rookie season but has been limited to just five games this year, throwing for 1,031 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 1 interception with 211 rushing yards. Without Daniels, backup Marcus Mariota has struggled to orchestrate, putting additional pressure on Washington’s offense to generate plays without their star signal-caller.​ Health woes extend beyond Daniels for Washington. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who returned briefly before aggravating his quadriceps injury, remains questionable, severely impacting Washington’s receiving options alongside injuries to key tight ends and offensive linemen. The Commanders rank 20th in points allowed, conceding an average of 35.6 points per game, and have struggled particularly against strong rushing attacks—a major concern facing Kenneth Walker and Seattle’s methodical ground game.​ Washington’s defense seeks to capitalize on home-field advantage and pass rushers like Jonathan Bates to pressure Darnold and contain Seattle’s passing. However, the unit’s inconsistency, especially in pass coverage, compels an aggressive game script leaning heavily on improving tackling and forcing turnovers if they want to stay competitive.​ Strategically, the Seahawks enjoy multiple edges: rest with a longer break between games compared to Washington’s short week; strong road-play experience; and a balanced, explosive offense. Washington, with a desperate need to climb the NFC East standings, will look to rally a struggling but still passionate defense and hope for a healthy Daniels to provide leadership and offensive spark.​ With Seattle favored by about 3.5 points and the over/under set near 47, expect a game that balances offensive creativity and defensive intensity. Seahawks’ efficient clock management and versatile offense contrast with Washington’s uphill battle to overcome injuries while maintaining discipline.