LANDOVER, Md. (AP) – Russell Wilson ran for 80 yards on Seattle’s first two drives and threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Jermaine Kearse, giving the Super Bowl champion Seahawks a 7-0 lead over the Washington Redskins after the first quarter Monday night.
After the Redskins won the opening coin toss but opted to defer, the Seahawks needed only six plays to go 65 yards and take the lead after less than 2 1/2 minutes. Wilson ran twice for 45 yards, a 16-yard scramble and a 29-yard designed sweep, then capped the possession with his scoring toss to Kearse.
Running back Marshawn Lynch stood on the sideline, helmet on, during that first drive, but entered on Seattle’s second drive, which ended with a punt.
The Seahawks entered with a 2-1 record, coming off their bye week and a victory in their last game, a Super Bowl rematch with the Denver Broncos.
The Redskins, meanwhile, were in danger of falling way behind in the NFC East.