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Seahawks Stifle Chiefs 20-3 in Week 7 Showdown
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Core Game Summary
On October 25, 2026, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 at Lumen Field in Week 7. Seattle’s offense, led by quarterback Sam Darnold, amassed 410 total yards, while the defense limited Kansas City to 213 yards, 11 first downs and just three points—the fewest ever allowed to Patrick Mahomes in a regular-season start.
Background & Context
Seattle entered the contest at 4-3 after a two-game losing streak. The Chiefs were 5-1, riding a league-leading offense and the return of former Seahawk running back Kenneth Walker III. Both teams were missing key contributors: the Seahawks were without running back Zach Charbonnet (ACL) and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (knee), while the Chiefs were without receiver Rashee Rice (hamstring) and tackle Jaylon Moore (concussion).
Key Performances & Statistics
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded nine receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown, extending his league-leading total to 867 receiving yards and eight touchdowns through seven games.
- Sam Darnold threw for 257 yards, one touchdown and one interception, completing 20 of 28 passes and adding 17 rushing yards.
- Emanuel Wilson rushed 24 times for 100 yards and a 21-yard touchdown.
- Patrick Mahomes finished 19-of-33 for 165 yards, no touchdowns and one interception, a passer rating of 58.3.
- Kenneth Walker III was held to 36 yards on 14 carries.
- Seattle’s defense logged its 36th consecutive game without allowing a 100-yard rusher, forced two turnovers and held the Chiefs to 0-of-4 on third down in the first half.
Official Statements & Responses
Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald praised Smith-Njigba’s impact, calling him “tremendous” and emphasizing the team’s urgency in controlling all three phases of the game. The Chiefs’ organization later remarked, “How do you not just tip your cap to those guys?”
Verbatim Quotes
- “Playing a team like Kansas City and all the killers that they got on that side, we knew how big this game was, and we wanted this one badly,” — Jaxon Smith-Njigba
- “He’s off a bit. Got to fix it,” — Andy Reid, Kansas City coach
- “I have pretty good confidence that if we're throwing him the ball, he's going to come down with it,” — Mike Macdonald, Seahawks coach
What It Means
Seattle’s victory snapped a two-game skid, improved its record to 5-3 and kept the team within two games of the NFC West leader, the San Francisco 49ers. The win also marked the Chiefs’ first loss, dropping them to 5-2 and exposing vulnerabilities in the rushing attack and red-zone efficiency.
Looking ahead, the Seahawks host the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, while the Chiefs travel to Denver for a Week 8 showdown with the Broncos. Both teams will need to address the shortcomings highlighted in this game—Seattle by maintaining offensive consistency and Kansas City by restoring Mahomes’ passing rhythm and Walker’s production.