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Clash at Lumen Field: Washington Commanders Set to Face Seattle Seahawks

As the Washington Commanders prepare to take on the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, fans are eager to see if the team can build on their recent performances. The Commanders have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few outings, with a narrow victory against the New England Patriots (20-17), a high-scoring loss to the Philadelphia Eagles (38-31), and a tough defeat by the New York Giants (14-7).


Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell drops back to pass against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium, Sunday Nov. 5, 2023 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)

The upcoming match is crucial for Washington as they look to improve their record and climb up in their division standings. In their last game against the Patriots, despite two turnovers, they managed an average gain of 5.6 yards per play and held possession for over 37 minutes, showcasing an ability to control the game tempo.


Their passing game has been solid with an average completion rate of around 64 percent against New England and an impressive 75 percent completion rate in their loss against Philadelphia. However, turnovers have been costly; they've had at least one interception in each of these games.


Defensively, there's room for improvement as well. While they forced two fumbles against both New York and Philadelphia, securing recoveries each time, they also allowed significant yardage through both rushing and passing plays.


Special teams performance has been consistent with field goal success rates being perfect in recent games but will need more from punt returns which have averaged less than seven yards across these matches.


Lumen Field is known for its loud crowd which could impact communication for visiting teams. The Commanders will need to maintain focus amidst this notorious '12th man' advantage that Seattle enjoys at home.


Fans can catch all the action on November 12th at 21:25 UTC when FOX broadcasts this anticipated matchup live from Seattle's iconic venue. Will Washington be able to overcome past inconsistencies and secure a win on Seahawks' turf? Only time will tell as we await kickoff at Lumen Field.

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