Identifying three potential X-factors for the Seattle Seahawks offense against the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football in Week 9.

The Commanders have ruled out Terry McLaurin for Week 9. The re-injury adds to a crisis that has QB Jayden Daniels sidelined.

It’s week 9 of the NFL season, and the 3-5 Washington Commanders will be facing a 5-2 Seattle Seahawks team at home in Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD this Sunday at 8:20 pm ET. Other than losses against a full strength 49ers team in week 1 and a chaotic Bucs team in week 5,

The Seattle Seahawks face the Commanders on November 2 at Northwest Stadium as part of Week 9 of the 2025 season. Kickoff is set for 5:20 p.m. PT. Here’s what local and national media are predicting:

The Washington Commanders have lost multiple defensive ends to season-ending injuries, including top pass-rusher Dorance Armstrong. Thinning depth has forced the Commanders to take a look at the free agent market, and they're evaluating a former Florida State star.

In 2025, Ohio State has deployed Reese as an edge defender on 144 snaps, and in the defensive backfield on 172 snaps. His rate of pressure on blitzes and edge rushing is off the charts. He is a rare player who can upgrade all facets of a team’s defense. Reese appears to be one of the big risers in the early draft process.

Five questions about this week’s opponent from Seahawks.com; five answers from commanders.com senior writer Zach Selby.

Whether they're ready or not — and they're certainly not at full strength — the Washington Commanders have reached an urgent stage in their season. They've lost three in a row, and they're only a third of the way through a brutal three-game stretch in the middle of their schedule.

The Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders released their list of inactive players before their Week 8 matchup on 'Monday Night Football'. Kansas City continued its winning ways last week over the Las Vegas Raiders. Washington lost recently on the road to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 7.

The Washington Commanders' defense forced two first-half turnovers from Patrick Mahomes, but old habits and a second-half collapse led to another loss.

How did Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin feel after his first game back since Week 3? The Washington star caught three passes for 54 yards and a touchdown in his return. Two of his catches were phenomenal, including the touchdown reception.