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Former Cincinnati Bengals star and NBC host Cris Collinsworth made a joke about the government shutdown during the Seattle Seahawks' monster 38-14 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday night.
As the game transitioned from the third to the fourth quarter, the NBC broadcast showed the United States Capitol.
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Chris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico on the field before announcing a game between the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium on October 5, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Timothy T. Ludwig/Getty Images)
“There's a quiet place,” Collinsworth said, drawing a laugh from play-by-play man Mike Tirico.
The government shutdown is expected to enter its sixth week. President Donald Trump said in an interview with CBS' “60 Minutes” that he believed Democrats will eventually give in to Republican demands since the two sides have not been at the negotiating table at all.
“I think they have to do it,” Trump said. “And if they don't vote, that's their problem.”
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Meanwhile, the Seahawks were defeating the Commanders thanks to a hot start from Sam Darnold. The veteran quarterback completed his first 17 passes and didn't throw any incomplete until his first drive of the third quarter.
Darnold had four touchdown passes in the first half: two to Tory Horton, one to Cody White and one to Elijah Arroyo. Seattle scored 28 points before the halftime whistle.
Darnold was 21-for-24 with 330 passing yards. He had an interception in the second half.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner scored a rushing touchdown in the game and Jaxson Smith-Njiba led Seattle with eight catches for 129 yards.
Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) kicks his leg in the air as he celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels left the game early when he suffered a serious arm injury. He was 16 of 22 with 153 passing yards and one interception. He had a rushing touchdown, as did running back Chris Rodriguez.
Seattle moved to 5-2 on the year. Washington fell to 3-5.
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