Check out what Redskins coaches and players are saying about the Seahawks before the two teams meet in Week 9 at CenturyLink Field, via redskins.com
Head Coach Jay Gruden
(On preparing for the noise..)"We've been through it. Kansas City on Monday night was really loud, and Philadelphia on Monday night was really loud so we've practiced it a lot. The problem is we practiced it with our other guys, and now we have to practice it again with our new guys. We'll do that Thursday and Friday. We'll go in the bubble on Friday, work the noise really well and the snap count."
(On the defense not disguising plays...) "They've changed a little bit. They play cover threes, different versions of cover three. There's a couple different versions they can play and then they have their man-to-mans that they're very successful with, their five man rushes, blitz six a couple times and they have their two deep Tampa two stuff that they play sometimes. They mix up their coverages quite a bit. Just when you think they're going to play man-to-man on third down they bust out a cover three, or a Tampa two. They do a good job, the defense coordinators are very good. They know exactly where they're supposed to be and how they play the covers, and what plays hurt those covers and they know how to guard against them. So a very well coached football team and they have a lot of talent on defense, a lot of speed."
(On what he thinks of the Seahawks so far this season from what he's watched...)"Well, you see a well-coached football team and they're really finding their way on offense. Without a doubt, Russell Wilson is playing at a very high level, and then defensively, they still have an excellent pass-rush and Richard Sherman and excellent linebacker play and safety play. They have an all-around sound football team; they can get after you on defense and hurt you on offense with the speed of their receivers and the athleticism of their quarterback, and tight end obviously, too."
(On the challenge of playing in Seattle…) "That'll be a challenge. You know you work in accounts and all that stuff. It's always a great place to play Seattle. Whether you have a 10-year veteran or a one-game player it's always going to be a challenge. We've just got to get them ready and Kirk's got to do a great job of communicating the snap count. We've got to handle the noise."
(On if the defense affects the game plan…)"A little bit. We've still got to be able to pass the ball and protect whoever is out there. So it'll be a good challenge obviously with Michael Bennett and Frank Clark and those guys who can rush the passer and they just added Dwight Freeney also but we're going to have to do it. We're going to have to get him some help, maybe some quick game but we're still going to drop back and wing it."
Quarterback Kirk Cousins
(On the noise in Seattle…) "We handle it the way we've handled every other away game. You have silent counts, you yell and scream, you make sure the huddle is tight, you prepare for it at practice and you do the best you can. You make sure you're on the details."
(On facing a safety like Earl Thomas…) "Earl is a tremendous talent, great competitor. Covers a lot of ground, sees the game so well. He has a great deal of experience playing that position and just about everything you can try he's seen. He's going to make plays. I think also, while they have many, many great individual players I think the sum of the eleven is also what makes them a very good defense where they all pick each other up, they all help each other out. Where yes, I've got to beat Earl Thomas to a spot on a throw but I've also got to throw it over K.J. Wright, and throw it before Richard Sherman falls in on it so it's really a group effort to make each pass challenged and difficult. They want to force you into a tight throw where their athletes and their playmakers can make you wrong."
(On Seattle's secondary…)"I think you have to still play out your reads honestly and not necessarily just eliminate a side of the field because of any one player. At the same time understand and trust your eyes that if they're covered well you have to progress. I'll trust my eyes, and trust what I see and make quick decisions. You know, if that leads me into a great player then so be it. Certainly they're great players and I'm sure that many times they'll force me to progress and I'll have to stay patient and take what they give me.
Offensive Lineman Arie Kouandjio
(On preparing for Seattle's environment…) "Well we have a lot of great guys on the O-line, and we have a great coach. We have a pretty good system, everybody's kind of bought in and I think we're going to do what we have to do. A lot of guys have played in a lot of big games before this and I think it'll be all right."
(On extra preparation for the noise in Seattle…) "Well yeah, extra prep I don't know. They have the music blares and stuff like that during practice is going. I mean it's a game, it's just another game, it's just another hurdle, it's just another obstacle. I mean Kirk after practice today talked about grit. It's going to be a challenge especially because we have a lot of new guys on the line, I mean I came in last week but gosh it's just another hurdle."
Take a look at the Washington Redskins players you can expect to see when the Seattle Seahawks take the field in Week 9 at CenturyLink Field.
Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) during an NFL regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 29-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Washington Redskins free safety D.J. Swearinger (36) stretches out during practice at the Washington Redskins NFL training camp in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder before a NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday Nov. 8, 2015. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed looks on as he stands for the National Anthem prior to action against the Kansas City Chiefs during a NFL football game on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Redskins, 29-20. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (18) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) on the sideline against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday Aug. 10, 2017, Washington. The Ravens defeated the Redskins 23-3. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during an NFL regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 29-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Washington Redskins defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis (98) rests during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Glendale, Az. The Cardinals won the game, 31-23. (Greg Trott via AP)
Washington Redskins defensive back Montae Nicholson looks on from the sidelines prior to action against the Kansas City Chiefs during a NFL football game on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Redskins, 29-20. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Washington Redskins offensive tackle Morgan Moses looks on as he warms up prior to action against the Kansas City Chiefs during a NFL football game on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Redskins, 29-20. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Washington Redskins kicker Nick Rose (6), with Tress Way holding, kicks an extra point against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Washington Redskins long snapper Nick Sundberg (57) watches from the sideline during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 27, 2014. The Redskins defeated the Cowboys 20-17 in Week 8. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Washington Redskins linebacker Preston Smith (94) rests during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Glendale, Az. The Cardinals won the game, 31-23. (Greg Trott via AP)
Washington Redskins running back Rob Kelley (20) stretches the game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, Landover, MD. The Eagles defeated the Redskins 30-17. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan sits on the bench during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Washington Redskins guard Shawn Lauvao stands on the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, in Cleveland. Washington won 20-17. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Washington Redskins center Spencer Long (61) watches against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Washington Redskins defensive lineman Stacy McGee (92) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, October 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on from the sidelines during a week 16 NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Chicago. The Redskins won 41-21. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Washington Redskins punter Tress Way (5) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 in Atlanta. The Falcons won 25-19 in overtime. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (11) during an NFL regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 29-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Washington Redskins inside linebacker Will Compton warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Fransisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Washington Redskins offensive guard Brandon Scherff during a NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday Nov. 8, 2015. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Washington Redskins linebacker Zach Brown (53) drops into coverage during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, Landover, MD. The Eagles defeated the Redskins 30-17. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Washington Redskins defensive lineman Ziggy Hood (90) rests during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Glendale, Az. The Cardinals won the game, 31-23. (Greg Trott via AP)
Washington Redskins center Chase Roullier (73) runs during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 29-20. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Washington Redskins defensive back Kendall Fuller (38) rests during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Glendale, Az. The Cardinals won the game, 31-23. (Greg Trott via AP)
Washington Redskins linebacker Martrell Spaight (50) watches from the bench during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. The Redskins won 13-10. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Quinton Dunbar walks off the field after the Redskins defeated the Cleveland Browns 20-17 in an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine (32) watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. The Redskins won 13-10. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Washington Redskins defensive lineman Terrell McClain (97) on the sideline against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday Aug. 10, 2017, Washington. The Ravens defeated the Redskins 23-3. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Washington Redskins offensive tackle T.J. Clemmings looks on as he warms up prior to action against the Kansas City Chiefs during a NFL football game on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Redskins, 29-20. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Washington Redskins guard Tyler Catalina (68) blocks against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a pre-season NFL football game Aug. 31, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. The Redskins won 13 - 10. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis (85) during an NFL regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 29-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tight End Vernon Davis
(On Seattle's defense…) "For them defensively, they're good. They're good, they've been a pretty good defense for a while. We all know about Kam Chancellor, Richard Sherman, those guys. They play together. That's one thing they really do well, they play together, they're always communicating and they make plays. So we have to come out fast, and strong, and put it all out there. Lay it all on the line, and step up when it's time to step up and make plays to help this team win. We have to do that in order to stay in the race."
Linebacker Zach Brown
(On the noise in Seattle…) "On defense we should be able to hear a little bit but after the play it's going to get loud but you've just got to keep your calm because it's going to be loud, it's going to be very hostile environment we're going to go into. We've just got to keep our calm and execute the game plan."
Defensive Coordinator Greg Manusky
(On planning for the 3rd down strength Seattle has…) "I think you look at the film you come up with a defense. He's a great scrambling quarterback, he can get out of the pocket and make plays down the field so we're going to try to put our guys in the best situations to make plays and try to get after him at certain times. Other times maybe play back and sit a little bit in zone coverage and vice versa."
(On Russell Wilson…) "I think you try. You've got to be cautious of your pass lanes, and make sure you're in those pass lanes as a defensive lineman. From the back end you've got to blast those receivers because he does a great job of keeping his eyes up the field and letting the ball loose, and he's got a great arm to get the ball down the field so overall we've got to make sure we harass him in the pocket and make sure we cage him a little bit and then overall get plaster drills on the backside."
(On Doug Baldwin…) "He's just got great route running capability and he does a great job of getting back up the field when Russell breaks the pocket and he spots him and he does a great job of looking for him."
The Seahawks and Commanders face off on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Kickoff is set for 1:25 p.m. PT. Take a look back through history at the Seahawks' matchups against the Commanders.
Seattle Seahawks receiver Steve Largent (80) comes down with a catch, to tie the NFL record of 127 consecutive games with a reception as Redskins linebacker Rich Milot (57) tries to bring him down in the first half of their game in Washington, Sept. 28, 1986. Largent tied Harold Carmichael's record with this catch near the end of the first half. (AP Photo/Tom Reed)
Seattle Seahawks receiver Steve Largent, left, playing in the final game of his 14-year career, is unable to make the catch as he collides with Martin Mayhew (35), of the Washington Redskins during the first half of their NFL game in Seattle, Dec. 23, 1989. (AP Photo/Gary Stewart)
FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2002, file photo, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Bobby Engram (84) is unable to catch a pass that was deflected by Washington Redskins defender Champ Bailey in the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Bailey has decided to retire after a 15-year NFL career that included 12 Pro Bowl berths, a record for a cornerback. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Seattle Seahawks' Koren Robinson, right, pulls in a pass as Washington Redskins' Champ Bailey (24) looks on during the first quarter in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Redskin's head coach Joe Gibbs, left, and Seahawk's head coach Mike Holmgren shake hands at the end of the their NLF divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2005. The Seahawks defeated the Redskins, 20-10. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck scores in the third quarter against the Washington Redskins during their NFC divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Washington Redskins halfback Chris Cooley is tackled by Seattle Seahawks strong safety Michael Boulware in the second quarter during their NFC divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Maurice Morris (20) pushes off Washington Redskins' Lorenzo Alexander in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, in Seattle. The Redskins won 20-17. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Washington Redskins Roy Helu breaks a tackle from Seattle Seahawks David Hawthorne (57) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch tumbles in the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. The Seahawks defeated the Redskins 24-14. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) runs the ball after a catch during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at FedEx Field on Monday, October 6, 2014 in Landover, Maryland. Seattle won 27-17. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham (88) is tackled during an NFL football game by Washington Redskins defensive back Josh Norman (24) on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in Seattle. The Redskins won the game, 17-14. (Greg Trott via AP)
