Seahawks Face Key Injuries Ahead Sunday Night Football vs Commanders

The Seattle Seahawks face significant injury challenges heading into their Week 9 game against the Washington Commanders, with key players like safety Julian Love ruled out and wide receivers Cooper Kupp and Jake Bobo questionable or out, leaving rookie Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tory Horton as the only healthy receivers on the active roster. Fortunately for Seattle, cornerback Devon Witherspoon and edge rusher Derick Hall are on track to return, bolstering their defense, which is currently ranked No. 1 in opponent yards per rush and overall rush yards allowed per game. The Commanders will start quarterback Jayden Daniels, whose mobility and dual-threat ability pose a unique challenge to Seattle's defense, contrasting with the less effective performance of backup Marcus Mariota. Washington's offense is hampered by injuries as well, with star receiver Terry McLaurin ruled out due to a re-injured quad, limiting the Commanders' offensive weapons. Seattle's defensive strategy focuses on strong four-man rush pressure without blitzing heavily, leveraging their defensive line to disrupt opposing quarterbacks including Daniels. Despite injuries on both teams, the Seahawks aim to maintain their standing atop the NFC West, while the Commanders seek to recover and contend for a Wild Card spot.