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

The Seattle Seahawks obliterated the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football, defeating them 38-14 in Week 9. Starting quarterback Sam Darnold was the story. Klint Kubiak's offense stayed red-hot.

The burgundy pants, white jersey and burgundy helmet with three stripes down the center will certainly evoke memories of Gibbs, John Riggins, Joe Theismann, Doug Williams and many others. What's missing will be the team's former Native American head logo, replaced by the Commanders' "W" sigil.

NFL broadcaster Cris Collinsworth made a sly government shutdown joke on Sunday night as the Seattle Seahawks pulverized the Washington Commanders.

The Washington Commanders are reportedly making two offensive linemen available ahead of the trade deadline and the Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Chargers could all come calling.

NBC's Cris Collinsworth labeled the Seahawks 'as good as anybody' during their 38-14 dismantling of the Washington Commanders Sunday night.

Darnold completed 16-of-16 passes for 282 yards and 4 touchdown passes for a passer rating of 158.3. He even tied Seahawks history to start the second half, with his 17th completion he and Warren Moon stand alone for most consecutive completions in a game.