PHOTOS: Eye On The Hawks - Behind The Scenes From The Sunday Night Football Win Over The Commanders
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seahawks' Week 9 road-win over vs. the Washington Commanders.


On a rainy, blustery October day, Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams heads up the stairs for the team's charter flight for the Sunday Night Football game against the Washington Commanders.

Upon arrival on Saturday, members of the Seahawks equipment staff Austin Bui, Rick Rainwater and Dan Cramer unload cases of equipment from the plane to be brought to the stadium.

On gameday, receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba leaves the hotel and heads to the buses for the trip to the stadium.

In the locker room, linebacker Boye Mafe sits near his locker waiting to head to the field for pregame warmups.

In an adjacent hallway, offensive lineman Mason Richman uses a foam roller to stretch.

Seattle's Jarran Reed is game ready in the locker room before the game.

The Seahawks led by Jarran Reed and Brady Russell, head to the field for pregame warmups.

12s were plentiful in the stands at Northwest Stadium for the Sunday Night Football matchup.

Back in the locker room, Leonard Williams gets focused.

In a corner of a locker room, DeMarcus Lawrence's hands are a blur as he warms up with a teammate.

Seahawks defensive lineman Jarran Reed leads the Seahawks onto the field.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold fires a pass to running back Kenneth Walker III on the opening drive. Darnold was a perfect 16 for 16 passing in the first half.

Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III stretches for extra yardage.

Seahawks defenders Drake Thomas, Ernest Jones IV, Coby Bryant and Derick Hall fly to the ball to make a tackle.

Seahawks safety Ty Okada leaps high to make the first interception of his career and managed to keep both feet inbounds for the turnover.

Seahawks receiver Tory Horton hauls in his second touchdown catch of the game on a pass from Sam Darnold.

Seattle's Brandon Pili knocks the ball loose on a kickoff return forcing a turnover.

Seahawks special teamer Connor O'Toole recovers a fumble on a kickoff caused by teammate Brandon Pili.

Seattle's kickoff coverage team celebrates Connor O'Toole's fumble recovery which was caused by teammate Brandon Pili. From left are Brady Russell, Connor O'Toole, Mike Morris, Nehemiah Pritchett and Chazz Surratt.

Seahawks receiver Cody White turns upfield for a 60-yard touchdown from Sam Darnold, the first of White's career.

The Seahawks sideline including Devon Witherspoon celebrates with Cody White after White's first NFL touchdown.

Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon flies to make a tackle on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba reaches out to haul in a long pass from Sam Darnold setting up a field goal at the end of the first half.

In the Seahawks locker room, head coach Mike Macdonald addresses the defense.

Blitzing Seahawks defensive back Nick Emmanwori gets ahold of Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Seahawks defenders Leonard Williams and Jarran Reed celebrate after Williams chased down Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels on fourth down, giving up the ball.

Seahawks tight end AJ Barner celebrates after scoring in the second half.

Seattle's Jarran Reed and Uchenna Nwosu combine to sack Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen makes a tackle near the sideline.

Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas sacks Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels in the fourth quarter.

Long-time NFL coach and network analyst Tony Dungy talks to Leonard Williams near the end of the game. At right are Seahawks Legends Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett.

Commanders linebacker and former Seahawk Bobby Wagner greets Seahawks Vice-President of Player Affairs Mo Kelly after the game.

Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu greets former Seahawk and current member of the Commanders Nick Bellore after the game.

On his way to the locker room, Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen pauses to take a selfie with a fan.

Many 12s were in attendance, and long after Commanders fans left the staadium early, Seahawks fans stayed to celebrate with the team.

In the victorious locker room, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is all smiles after receiving a Player of the Game ball from NBC's Sunday Night Football.

Safety Ty Okada is congrulated by teammates including Jaxon Smith-Njigba after Okada's first career interception in the NFL.

Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight speaks to the team after his performance was singled out by head coach Mike Macdonald after the game.











