This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/onsi as Seattle Seahawks rise in NFL power rankings after crushing the Commanders.

Don't miss the Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Commanders game this week on Sunday Night Football. Live coverage begins at 7 PM ET.

The Seahawks looked impressive in their prime-time win against the Commanders. How impressive? Some in the national media are touting them as Super Bowl contenders.

From the opening drive, the Seattle Seahawks set the tone. They jumped out to a 7-0 lead and exploded in the second quarter, piling up 24 points before Washington could find rhythm.

The guy who benefited most from Darnold was rookie wide receiver Tory Horton Jr., who scored two touchdowns in the first half, taking over the team lead with five TDs on the season - six if you also count his 95-yard punt return against the Saints. He caught all four of his targets for 48 yards.

Some Washington Commanders fans may have wanted to get ahead of the parking rush during their team's Week 9 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Fans

Sunday night's blowout victory featured important contributions from players who have spent time on Seattle's "ready squad."

The Seahawks are going to be very thin at wide receiver for tonight's road game against Dan Quinn and the Commanders.

The Washington Commanders will have to trudge on without Marshon Lattimore on SNF as the corner left the Seahawks game with an injury.

The Seattle Seahawks are reportedly being very aggressive ahead of the NFL trade deadline and that shows general manager John Schneider is all in on this team, which is currently one of the best in the league.