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

Fair to say the Seahawks have overachieved to date on the season as they sit tied with the Rams atop the NFC West while its also fair to say the Commanders have underachieved as they sit one game out of last in the NFC East.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to practice in full all week, which should put him on track to return for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks, head coach Dan Quinn told reporters Wednesday.

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.

Here's everything you need to know when the Seattle Seahawks play the Washington Commanders Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.

"Receiver Terry McLaurin re-injured his quadriceps and will miss Washington's Week 9 game on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, head coach Dan Quinn told reporters on Wednesday. McLaurin already has missed four games due to the injury and had only just returned to action this past Monday."

For Undrafted Opinions Episode 12, Alex Flum and Jake Rohm previewed the Washington Commanders’ Sunday night matchup vs. the Seattle Seahawks. Commanders vs. Seahawks Discussion (:17-8:45) The Washington Commanders season could be reaching a tipping point.

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