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Despite missing starting quarterback Jayden Daniels due to an elbow injury, the Commanders relied on backup Marcus Mariota to lead the offense. Mariota rose to the occasion, throwing for 183 yards and three touchdowns. On the opposing side, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, returning from an oblique injury, recorded 379 passing yards and four touchdowns. However, his performance was marred by two interceptions, the second of which proved decisive when it was returned for a pick-six with just 3:57 remaining on the clock.
Social Media Antics Take Center Stage
Following the final whistle, the Commanders wasted no time taking to social media to celebrate the result. The team posted a clip from the television show The Office, depicting a scene where a character is forced to spill a hot drink on himself. By labeling the Commanders as the character delivering the drink and the Seahawks as the recipient, Washington leaned into the postgame trolling culture that has become a staple of modern NFL coverage.
The Commanders were not the only team to engage in lighthearted ribbing during a busy Week 3. The Pittsburgh Steelers took aim at their AFC North rivals, the Cincinnati Bengals, following a hard-fought victory. After a late-game sack and fumble recovery by defensive tackle Derrick Harmon sealed a win for Pittsburgh, the team’s social media accounts posted a series of cat-themed images and videos, mocking the Bengals with captions like "meoW" and "raWr."
Late-Game Heroics and Offensive Showcases
Elsewhere in the league, the Buffalo Bills maintained their undefeated status by overcoming a fourth-quarter deficit against the Los Angeles Chargers. After trailing 13-10 heading into the final period, the Bills capitalized on a crucial interception thrown by Justin Herbert to take the lead. Buffalo ultimately secured the win with a final drive that began with 1:56 left in the game, later referencing the Chargers' own elaborate social media style in their postgame commentary.
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons secured their first win of the season in dominant fashion during their Thursday night matchup against the Green Bay Packers. After falling behind 7-0 early, the Falcons responded with 35 unanswered points, finishing the game with 498 total yards of offense. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., making his first start of the season, threw for 256 yards and a touchdown, while running back Bijan Robinson contributed 213 total yards and two scores. The victory was punctuated by several social media jabs directed at the Packers, including playful riffs on the team's traditional chants and regional references.
