NFL WEEK 3 · BETTING PREVIEW
Seattle Seahawks vs. Washington Commanders
Seattle faces a Washington offense now led by Marcus Mariota
Kickoff:
Northwest Stadium · Schedule
Public betting odds
| Team | Spread (price) | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | -7.5 (-105) | -355 |
| Washington Commanders | +7.5 (-115) | +280 |
Total: 40.5 · Over -102 / Under -118
Market update: Seattle moved from -6 to -7.5; the total held at 40.5.
DraftKings via ESPN · Checked September 24, 2026 at 3:16 PM ET. A source-specific snapshot, not a guaranteed live offer or a placed wager.
What carries into this matchup
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks beat Arizona Cardinals 31–7 on September 20, 2026. The offense finished with 381 total yards, 6-for-13 on third down, 162 rushing yards. Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 9 passes for 155 yards on 11 targets. Box score · Scoring and play-by-play
Washington Commanders
Washington Commanders lost to Dallas Cowboys 37–20 on September 20, 2026. The offense finished with 389 total yards, 8-for-14 on third down, 182 rushing yards. Terry McLaurin caught 2 passes for 50 yards on 9 targets. Box score · Scoring and play-by-play
My read from last week
The Cardinals bet conflicted with what we actually believed about Drew Lock and Seattle’s defense. That is a mistake I do not want to repeat.
Matchup analysis
Seattle’s receiving production and defensive control create problems for a Washington team that will start Marcus Mariota. Jayden Daniels’ rushing and passing work cannot be transferred to the replacement quarterback, and Washington also opened the week with several other starters unable to practice. The market has moved farther toward Seattle, so the matchup case and the value of laying the current number are separate questions.
Availability and news to watch
Jayden Daniels is out with a left-elbow injury, and Marcus Mariota will start. Washington also listed Sam Cosmi, Nick Cross, Javon Kinlaw, Frankie Luvu and Chig Okonkwo as non-participants Wednesday. Commanders–Seahawks Week 3 injury report
This preview will be updated as the week develops. Current odds are not a betting recommendation. Only wager what you can afford to lose.