In this article we will formulate a Commanders vs Seahawks prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, September 27th at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 3 matchup.
Washington Commanders Betting Preview
The Washington Commanders are 0-2 this season after they lost to the Cowboys by a score of 37-20 in week two. Washington trailed 17-10 at halftime, but they allowed 20 points in the second half for the three possession loss. The Commanders out gained Dallas by a total of 389-332, went 8-14 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Marcus Mariota threw for 111 yards and one touchdown, while Terry McLaurin caught two passes for 50 yards. Jayden Daniels led the ground game with seven carries for 69 yards in the first half.
Prior to that game, Washington lost to the Eagles by a score of 24-22 in week one. The Commanders have scored 21.0 points per game with 185.0 passing yards and 157.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 30.5 points against per game this season. Jayden Daniels was hurt last week, so we will have Marcus Mariota under center in this one.
Seattle Seahawks Betting Preview
The Seattle Seahawks are 2-0 this year after they defeated the Cardinals by a score of 31-7 last week. Seattle was tied 7-7 at halftime, but they won the second half 24-0 for the lopsided win. The Seahawks out gained Arizona by a total of 381-151, went 6-13 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Drew Lock threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns, while JSN caught nine passes for 155 yards and three scores. Emanuel Wilson rushed 21 times for 92 yards in the win.
Prior to that game, Seattle defeated the Patriots by a score of 13-10 in week one. The Seahawks have scored 22.0 points per game with 203.5 passing yards and 129.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 8.5 points against per game this season. Drew Lock has thrown for 422 yards with four touchdowns and zero interceptions, while JSN has 17 receptions for 277 yards and four touchdowns. Jadarian Price is the leading rusher with 104 yards on 23 carries this year.
Why the Washington Commanders will win
- The Commanders have won each of their last seven September home games against NFC West opponents.
- The Seahawks have lost each of their last four Week 3 road games.
- The Seahawks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites without Uchenna Nwosu.
- The Commanders have covered the spread in four of their last five games against the Seahawks.
- The home team has won the first half in 19 of the Seahawks’ last 22 Week 3 games.
- The Commanders have won the first quarter in four of their last five September home games against NFC West opponents.
Why the Seattle Seahawks will win
- The Seahawks have won each of their last 12 games.
- The Commanders have lost each of their last six home games without Deatrich Wise Jr..
- The Seahawks have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against NFC opponents.
- The Commanders have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games without Terry McLaurin.
- The Seahawks have scored the first touchdown in each of their last 10 games as favorites against NFC opponents.
- The Commanders have lost the first half in each of their last seven Sunday games as home underdogs.
- The Commanders have lost the first quarter in each of their last nine games as home underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Commanders’ last seven games as home underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the last 10 Sunday games at Northwest Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Seahawks’ last nine games as road favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Commanders Player Prop Facts
- Terry McLaurin has scored a touchdown in six of his seven appearances with the Commanders as underdogs against teams on a winning streak.
- Terry McLaurin has recorded 53+ receiving yards in each of his last 11 appearances with the Commanders as home underdogs against NFC opponents.
- Rachaad White has recorded 29+ rushing yards in 14 of his 15 previous appearances with his team as an underdog following a loss.
- Rachaad White has recorded 38+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his 11 previous appearances with his team as a home underdog.
- Heading into Week 3, Rachaad White ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Seattle Seahawks Player Prop Facts
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba has scored two or more touchdowns in three of the Seahawks’ last four Sunday regular season road games.
- AJ Barner has scored a touchdown in each of the Seahawks’ last four September road games.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba has recorded 92+ receiving yards in seven of the Seahawks’ last eight Sunday regular season road games.
- Rashid Shaheed has recorded 33+ rushing and receiving yards in seven of his last eight September appearances against NFC opponents.
- Zach Charbonnet has recorded 37+ rushing yards in eight of his last nine road appearances against NFC opponents.
- Zach Charbonnet has scored the first touchdown in each of his last three regular season appearances with the Seahawks as favorites.
- Drew Lock has recorded 210+ passing yards in four of his last five appearances as a starter.
- Drew Lock has recorded 19+ completions in seven of his last eight appearances as a starter.
- Heading into Week 3, Jaxon Smith-Njigba ranks 1st in the NFL in receiving yards (277) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 3, the Commanders rank T1st in the NFL in 4th down percentage (100.0%) this season.
- Heading into Week 3, the Commanders rank T1st in the NFL in 4th down percentage against (0.0%) this season.
- Seahawks – three different players have recorded one interception or more in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 3.
- Heading into Week 3, the Seahawks rank 1st in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game (124.5) this season.
Commanders vs Seahawks Prediction
Washington comes into this matchup with an 0-2 record to start the season and they will be without Daniels, who was hurt last week. The Commanders have allowed 61 points through two games, so the defense need to be better. Seattle is also using a backup QB, but they are 2-0 and Lock has been solid. The Seahawks have an elite receiver with JSN and their defense has allowed 17 points in two games. We know Seattle is the better team, but this is a lot of points to cover on the road with a backup QB. Take Washington and the points here.