Welcome to Sunday of week 9 in the NFL! This Sunday night, we have the 5-2 Seattle Seahawks coming off their bye, taking on the 3-5 Washington Commanders, who have been struggling over the past few weeks. The Seahawks will try to keep pace in the NFC West, while the Commanders will try to keep their season alive. Here are bold predictions for tonight’s game and a prediction of the final score:
Seahawks Bold Prediction one
Sam Darnold
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass during the second quarter of an NFL football matchup, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Seahawks defeated the Jaguars 20-12. Credit: © Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
QB Sam Darnold throws for over 300 yards and three touchdown passes, which will be his second game of the season with those stats. His best game of the year prior to this came in week 5 against Tampa when he threw four touchdown passes and for 341 yards.
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Commanders Bold Prediction one
TE Zach Ertz makes 7 catches for 85 yards and a touchdown catch, leading the Commanders players in both catches and receiving yards.
Seahawks Bold Prediction two
WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba has his 4th straight game of at least 8 catches, 120 yards, and a touchdown.
Commanders Bold Prediction two
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) warms up prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Jayden Daniels struggles, throwing for just 175 yards and one touchdown, while also being limited to under 30 rushing yards.
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Seahawks Bold Prediction three
RB Zach Charbonnet out-rushes Kenneth Walker by more than 30 yards and catches 4 passes for 35 yards and a touchdown.
Commanders Bold Prediction three
WR Deebo Samuel is held to just 3 catches for 30 yards, but does score a touchdown on a 25-yard rushing play.
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Final Score Prediction:
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) celebrates after a first down during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at Lumen Field. Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images
The 5-2 Seahawks are 2.5-point road favorites over the Washington Commanders. On paper, the Seahawks are not only the better team, but they also match up very well against the Commanders. The Seahawks enter Week 9 as the league’s number one defense against the run, allowing just 75.7 rushing yards per game. This is important to note because the Commanders’ greatest strength is their rushing offense, as they are tied for third in the league with 137.8 rushing yards per game. Seattle also features a top 10 pass offense, while Washington ranks 26th in the league against the pass. Seattle should come away with a win tonight, and the final score prediction is 27-20.
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