The Seattle Seahawks just dropped an absolute shocker to the Washington Commanders on Sunday, falling 33-31 in what has to be one of the biggest upset losses we’ve suffered in years. It’s tough to swallow, especially when you consider who was under center for the Commanders: Marcus Mariota, the dude who apparently just can’t lose to a team from the Emerald City.
Mariota’s Surgical Strike on Sunday
He didn’t have to do a whole lot, but Mariota was surgical out there against our boys. He delivered timely, accurate throws all game long, even if a couple were nearly caught or just barely out of bounds. The guy absolutely sealed the deal with a read-option keeper on a crucial 3rd and long that cemented their win. Three touchdowns, zero turnovers, and only one pass that was ever in serious jeopardy of being picked off. That’s just gut-wrenching to watch from an opponent, especially after such a tight game where we put up 31 points.
Almost 15 Years of Pain: Marcus Mariota’s Reign of Terror
Here’s the double-depressing stat of the day, straight from Curtis Rogers (@AKidFromKent): Marcus Mariota has never lost to a team from Seattle. Ever. He’s 3-0 against the Huskies and 3-0 against our Seahawks. That’s six straight wins against Seattle football programs stretching back almost 15 years! This isn’t just some fluke, either. The guy wasn’t a passenger in any of those games.
Think about it:
- 2012 (Oregon): W 52-21 vs. Washington
- 2013 (Oregon): W 45-24 at Washington
- 2014 (Oregon): W 45-20 vs. Washington
- 2017 (Tennessee Titans): W 33-27 vs. Seahawks
- 2022 (Atlanta Falcons): W 27-23 at Seahawks
- 2026 (Washington Commanders): W 33-31 vs. Seahawks
Against the Huskies, he racked up 10 total touchdowns and just one interception. Versus our Seahawks, in his three starts, he’s accounted for seven touchdowns (six passing, one rushing) and only two turnovers, both of which came when he was with the Falcons. This isn’t some Colt McCoy situation, where the dude won low-scoring battles with modest stats. Mariota has consistently been a problem, putting up real numbers and getting crucial wins against us.
It’s absolutely infuriating, but you know what? A tip of the cap to Mariota, as much as it pains me to say it. He’s been Seattle’s football tormentor for far too long. Here’s hoping the Seahawks never have to play him again. That’s all we can look forward to right now after this weekend.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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