Marcus Mariota, of all people, just went and flat-out beat our Seattle Seahawks last week, proving this 2026 NFL season is already wilder than anyone thought possible. Yeah, you read that right. The Commanders, led by Mariota, pulled off an upset that’s got the league buzzing, and honestly, we’re still trying to wrap our heads around it here in the Emerald City.
Commanders’ Defense: A Mixed Bag After Shutting Down Our Run
Listen, we’re still processing that loss. Mariota might have found some magic last week, but let’s be real about the Washington Commanders’ defense. For the season, they’re ranked second-worst in scoring defense, giving up a brutal 30.7 points a game. They’ve also allowed the highest opponent passer rating in the league at 124.4 and a staggering 11 passing touchdowns this year. BUT, and this is a big BUT, they did manage to hold our Hawks’ rushing attack to just 44 yards last week. So, even with all their struggles, they somehow stifled our run game when it mattered against us. It makes you wonder how that team, with all those defensive issues, still managed to get the win.
The Colts’ Mess and the Unpredictable NFL
This weekend, Mariota’s Commanders are squaring off against the Indianapolis Colts, and honestly, it’s a battle of which defense stinks less. The Colts are somehow worse, sitting dead last in total defense with a whopping 417.3 yards allowed per game and third-worst in scoring defense at 30.3 points. Jonathan Taylor, the Colts’ star running back, is already tearing it up with 325 total yards and four touchdowns through just three weeks. The experts are betting on him to have another monster game, even against Washington’s run defense, which showed up for us last week. The fact that Mariota’s crew could upset our Hawks, given the Commanders’ overall defensive stats, just goes to show how truly unpredictable this season is. We’ve got four teams like the Las Vegas Raiders, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, and New Orleans Saints, who all finished last in 2025, now tied for the best record in their divisions. It’s a whole new ballgame out there.
So, while we’re still processing that Commanders loss, it’s clear the NFL is wide open and anything can happen. Our Hawks need to get back on track ASAP because every game matters in this chaotic season. Stay tuned, 12s, it’s gonna be a wild one.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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