The Washington Commanders upset the Seattle Seahawks 33-31, ending the Super Bowl champions' 12-game winning streak, according to the Associated Press and France 24.
Quarterback Marcus Mariota led the Commanders in the win, with the Washington Post and Yahoo Sports both highlighting his performance as central to the upset. Yahoo Sports described his play as 'phenomenal,' citing statistical performance in the game.
The loss marked the Seahawks' first defeat, per France 24, after their extended winning run.
How each side covered it
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- The Associated Press reported the Commanders snapped Seattle's 12-game winning streak with a 33-31 win.
- The Washington Post credited quarterback Marcus Mariota with leading the upset over the Super Bowl champion Seahawks.
“Commanders snap Seattle's 12-game winning streak, beat the Seahawks 33-31” — Associated Press
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- Yahoo Sports highlighted Marcus Mariota's statistical performance, calling it 'phenomenal' in the win.
- France 24 framed the result as the Seahawks' first loss after their winning run.
“Commanders hand champion Seahawks their first loss” — France 24
Questions readers ask
What happened between the Commanders and the Seahawks?
The Washington Commanders defeated the Seattle Seahawks 33-31, ending Seattle's 12-game winning streak, according to the Associated Press and France 24.
Who led the Commanders to victory?
Quarterback Marcus Mariota led Washington's upset win, with the Washington Post and Yahoo Sports both crediting his performance as key to the result.
Why does this game matter?
Seattle was the reigning Super Bowl champion on a 12-game winning streak, making the Commanders' 33-31 upset a notable result, per the Associated Press and France 24.
What did left- and center-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning outlets emphasized the end of Seattle's winning streak and Mariota's role in the upset, while center outlets focused specifically on Mariota's statistical performance and Seattle's first loss.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningCommanders snap Seattle’s 12-game winning streak, beat the Seahawks 33-31
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningMarcus Mariota leads Commanders to upset of Super Bowl champion Seahawks
- France 24CenterCommanders hand champion Seahawks their first loss
- Yahoo SportsCenterJadarian Price fumbles, Marcus Mariota takes advantage as Commanders lead Seahawks 7-0
- Fox SportsRight-leaningGronk & Julian Edelman React to the Seahawks' Stunning Loss to the Commanders