Marcus Mariota will start for the Washington Commanders in Week 3 against our Seattle Seahawks, ESPN’s Adam Schefter announced Monday afternoon. This is huge, not just because our boys are looking to go 3-0 and grab their 13th straight victory, but because it throws a massive curveball into the Commanders’ plans. Their regular starter, Jayden Daniels, dislocated his left elbow during a brutal blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys, and get this: it’s the *same elbow* and *same injury* he suffered last year in a game against the Seahawks. Talk about déjà vu, and not the good kind for them.
Mariota’s Record: Opportunity Knocks for the Emerald City
While Mariota is a solid veteran backup and capable of decent play, this matchup clearly favors our Seahawks. Last year, when Mariota stepped in for an injured Daniels, his record as a starter was 2-6 across eight games. He completed 61.2% of his throws for 1,695 yards, tossing ten touchdowns against seven interceptions. Look, we can’t completely overlook any opponent, especially a pro like Mariota, who likely has limited 2026 tape on him right now. But the facts are the facts: the Commanders are without their best player, and that creates a huge opportunity for our team.
Thumping the Cardinals, Banking the Win
Our Seahawks are 2-0 after absolutely thumping the Arizona Cardinals, extending our incredible winning streak to 12 straight games! That defense was locked in, limiting the Cardinals to only two first downs and a mere 44 total yards in the entire second half. That’s the kind of suffocating play we love to see in the Emerald City. Our schedule is going to get considerably tougher in the coming weeks, no doubt about it. So, while we should be able to take care of business against Washington, we *have* to bank these winnable games when they come.
This coming week, we roll into Week 3 looking to keep that streak alive and hit 3-0. It’s a chance to build real momentum before the schedule gets brutal. Let’s get that W, Seattle!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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