The Washington Commanders have a tough challenge, and here is the biggest matchup they must exploit to upset Seahawks in Week 9.

The Seahawks (5-2) lost 38-35 to Tampa Bay in Week 5, but every other Seattle opponent has been held to 20 points or fewer. Coach Mike Macdonald's team has been effective against the run, which has been the more productive part of Washington's offense. Teams are averaging 75.7 yards per game on the ground against Seattle.

Mike Macdonald and Dan Quinn will be opposing head coaches in prime time Sunday night, but their first encounter was more than decade ago and out of the spotlight.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold shares his final world about his chest injury ahead of the Week 9 matchup vs. the Commanders.

The Seattle Seahawks enjoyed their Week 8 bye, having moved into first place in the NFC West division. They'll return to action versus the Washington Commanders in primetime on Sunday Night Football in Week 9. Mike Macdonald's Seahawks will possess quite the rest advantage when they next take the field.

The Sunday Night Football matchup features the Commanders, coming off a short week, hosting the Seahawks, who are coming off a bye week. Jayden Daniels is set to return for Washington, but it may not make a difference.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba made team history this week with a milestone achievement ahead of the Seahawks’ matchup against the Commanders. Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the Seattle Seahawks are 5-2, with a Week 9 matchup against the Washington Commanders. Their only losses come from the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.