Commanders face Seattle with quarterback uncertainty on both sides
Marcus Mariota is expected to start for winless Washington as Seattle arrives 2–0, with Sam Darnold’s availability still uncertain.
Washington hosts the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in an NFL Week 3 game shaped by injuries at quarterback. The Commanders are 0–2 and seeking their first win; Seattle has opened the season 2–0.
Jayden Daniels will miss time after dislocating his left elbow against Dallas in Week 2. Marcus Mariota is expected to start for Washington. No recovery timeline for Daniels is reported in the supplied coverage.
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold, injured in Week 1, is trending towards a return, but his availability has not been confirmed. Drew Lock started in his absence and has helped the Seahawks to their unbeaten start.
Fox Sports reports that Lock has completed 72.9 per cent of his passes for 422 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. It also cites Seattle’s strong early defensive rankings and Washington’s 30.5 points allowed per game, ranking 27th in scoring defence.
Fox Sports points to Seattle’s 38–14 win over Washington last season and Mariota’s 2–6 record as a Commanders starter. The outlet predicts a Seattle win; that remains a forecast, not a result.
