Seahawks Quarterback Sam Darnold Returns Against Commanders
Drew Lock's winning streak ends as Sam Darnold is cleared to play, while Marcus Mariota steps in for injured Jayden Daniels.
Sam Darnold is set to return as the Seattle Seahawks' starting quarterback on Sunday, September 27, against the Washington Commanders. This marks a shift for the Seahawks, who have seen Drew Lock lead them to two victories in Darnold's absence. The Commanders will also feature a different quarterback under center, with Marcus Mariota taking over after Jayden Daniels suffered a left elbow dislocation.
The Seahawks have had a strong start to their season, securing wins against the Patriots and the Cardinals with Lock at the helm. Meanwhile, the Commanders have faced early challenges, losing their season opener to the Eagles and then seeing their starting quarterback go down in a subsequent game against the Cowboys.
Despite the quarterback changes, Washington coach Dan Quinn expressed confidence in Mariota. "We have a lot of confidence in Marcus [Mariota] heading into this game," Quinn stated. The Commanders' captains, including Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Frankie Luvu, Jeremy Reaves, and Tress Way, have named Mariota as their sixth captain for the contest.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. EST at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Oddsmakers are favoring the Seahawks, giving them a 7.5-point edge in this Week 3 matchup. The game will be broadcast on FOX.