The defending champion Seahawks are already in a 7-0 hole against the Commanders today, a shocking start that saw rookie running back Jadarian Price fumble in the first quarter, giving Washington prime field position. Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota didn’t waste a second, immediately hitting Rachaad White for a six-yard touchdown pass to put our boys in an unexpected early deficit at Washington’s home turf.
First Quarter Flop Puts Champs Behind
Seriously, nobody saw this coming. We were favored to beat these Commanders easily, but a critical error by Price turned the tide fast. That fumble in the very first quarter was a gut punch, handing the ball right to the Commanders in a spot where they could practically smell the end zone. And Mariota, man, he just capitalized on it, no hesitation, finding White for the score. It’s tough watching our champs start a game like this, especially when it feels like we’re handing points away.
Sam Darnold Looks Rusty in Return
Adding to the early game frustrations, our quarterback Sam Darnold, back from that Week 1 injury, hasn’t exactly been sharp. The word “rusty” is definitely fitting for his early performance. We know he can sling it, but he’s gotta shake off that rust if we want to get back in this game. It’s a tough spot for the team, struggling against an opponent we expected to roll over. The energy just feels off right now.
Yeah, there’s still plenty of time for the Seahawks to get it together. It’s just the first quarter, after all. But this isn’t how defending champions are supposed to start. We need to see that fire, that drive, that comeback spirit the Emerald City knows and loves. Let’s get it together, Hawks, and show them why we wear that championship ring.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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