When the Seattle Seahawks face off against the Washington Commanders on Sunday night, the contest will feature two teams heading in opposite directions. The Seahawks, picked by many to finish last in the NFC West, are on the rise, locked in a battle for the division crown and a strong contender for the playoffs.
Meanwhile, in Washington, the Commanders are struggling through a nightmare season of injuries and inconsistency. After an unlikely trip to the NFC championship game last year, GM Adam Peters abandoned his methodical approach to rebuilding and went all in for 2025. At 3-5, Washington’s season is now teetering.