Washington won its first game Sunday, beating Seattle 33-31 as backup Marcus Mariota replaced injured Jayden Daniels and threw for 183 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. The defense’s three takeaways yielded 21 points.
Sonny Styles forced a fumble that Washington recovered for a touchdown, then made a second-half interception that set up Terry McLaurin’s score. After Seattle rallied to tie the game 24-24 early in the fourth quarter, Kain Medrano returned a Sam Darnold interception 50 yards for a touchdown.
Daniels dislocated his left elbow. Reports said surgery and injured reserve were not being considered, and NFL Network reported he could return within three weeks. Washington linebacker Leo Chenal suffered a neck injury in the second quarter and was taken to a local hospital as a precaution. FOX’s Pam Oliver reported Chenal could move his extremities while with his family.
