Commanders hold off Seahawks 33–31 behind Mariota and late pick-six

Washington held off Seattle 33–31 at Northwest Stadium on Sunday, September 27, with Marcus Mariota throwing three touchdown passes and Kain Medrano returning an interception for a fourth-quarter score.

The Commanders led 17–10 at halftime. Sonny Styles intercepted a pass in the third quarter, and Mariota then connected with Terry McLaurin for a touchdown that helped extend the lead to 24–10.

Seattle answered with touchdown passes to Eric Saubert and Jaxon Smith-Njigba to tie the game at 24. Drew Stevens put Washington back ahead with a 36-yard field goal with 4:34 remaining.

Medrano’s 50-yard interception return extended the advantage to 33–24. Seattle closed within two, but Mariota converted a late third down with his legs to help Washington run out the clock.

Mariota’s touchdown passes also included an 11-yard connection with Treylon Burks in the second quarter. Washington played without Jayden Daniels, who was listed out with an elbow injury.

Source: Official game report and statistics.

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