Chet GResham takes us through his favorite picks for FanDuel’s Week 9 DFS matchup between the Seahawks and Commanders

The Washington Commanders will host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football, and the Commanders have a chance to go from one of the biggest surprises in the NFL to one of the biggest disappointments in one season.

The Washington Commanders are struggling on defense through the first seven games of the season. The defense has allowed the fourth-most yards of any team in th

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But then, during the Chiefs' game, defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw went down, visibly in pain. Kinlaw had injured his shoulder, was knocked out of the game, and remained on the sideline for the remainder of the game. Head coach Dan Quinn later stated that Kinlaw had asked to re-enter, but the decision was made to keep him out.

The 2025 Commanders appear unlike the breakout 2024 team, thanks to some costly mistakes, a slew of injuries and a more difficult schedule.

Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels will start for the Commanders on Sunday night against the Seattle Seahawks.

Washington was routed 28–7 by the Chiefs on Monday night to fall to 3–5 on the season and has minimal draft capital to improve its outlook.

For the fifth time this season, the Washington Commanders will be without star wide receiver Terry McLaurin. The Commanders returned to practice on Wednesday, and head coach Dan Quinn said McLaurin will not play on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.

Time is running out for the 3-5 Commanders to find a path back to the postseason and maintain hope that 2024 wasn’t a fluke.

Going over plays to make and not make in the DFS showdown on FanDuel and DraftKings for the Sunday night matchup between the Seahawks and Commanders.