Washington holds off Seattle behind Mariota’s three touchdown passes
SUMMERFIELD, Md. (Interstat) — Marcus Mariota threw three touchdown passes and the Washington Commanders held off the Seattle Seahawks 33-31 on Sunday at Northwest Stadium. Mariota completed 19 of 31 passes for 183 yards and ran for 11 yards. Terry McLaurin caught six passes for 77 yards and a score, while Treylon Burks added a touchdown catch. Drew Stevens made two field goals, including a 57-yarder. Kain Medrano returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown as Washington improved to 1-2. Sam Darnold passed for 379 yards and four touchdowns for Seattle but was intercepted on the late drive that led to Medrano’s score. Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 10 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns, Cooper Kupp and Eric Saubert also caught scoring passes, and Jason Myers made a 57-yard field goal. Seattle fell to 2-1 and will host the Los Angeles Chargers next. Washington will host Indianapolis next.