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Chiefs’ First Season Loss: 20-3 Defeat to the Seattle Seahawks
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Game Summary
In Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs fell 20-3 to the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes recorded a season-low 165 passing yards and one interception, while running back Kenneth Walker III was limited to 36 rushing yards. Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold completed 20 of 28 passes for 257 yards and a touchdown, and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba added nine catches for 150 yards and a score. The Chiefs managed only a single field goal, the first time Mahomes had been held scoreless in the first half of a game since 2018.
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Offensive Struggles and Statistical Overview
- Total offensive yards for Kansas City: 213.
- First-half total yards: under 100; five first downs.
- Third-down conversions: 0-4; fourth-down conversions: 1.
- Field-goal attempts by Harrison Butker: three (25-, 50-, and 45-yard tries); all missed.
- Travis Kelce reached 1,104 career receptions, moving into fifth place on the all-time list.
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Pass Rush Deficiencies
Seattle’s offensive line faced minimal pressure: Darnold was sacked zero times, and the Chiefs recorded only a dozen pressures on his dropbacks. Defensive end George Karlaftis managed two hits, but the overall pass rush failed to disrupt Darnold, who completed 75 % of passes when unpressured. The lack of sacks continued a trend that began in Week 1 and persisted through the bye week.
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Official Statements & Responses
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid accepted responsibility, stating that all three phases of the team “struggled” and that he “takes full responsibility”.
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What’s Next
Kansas City’s next matchup is a Week 8 home game against the Denver Broncos, scheduled for the upcoming Sunday. The Chiefs aim to address the offensive stagnation and defensive pass-rush shortcomings before that contest.
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Verbatim Quotes
- “We got our [expletive] kicked as a coaching staff, as a team, and as a unit, but we're onto the Denver Broncos,” — Eric Bieniemy
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Conflicting Reports & Gaps
No sources provide differing accounts of the final score or major statistical outcomes. However, assessments of the Chiefs’ pass-rush options vary: some analysts mention potential trade targets such as Khalil Mack (Chargers) and Chase Young (Saints), while others point to internal options like defensive end Jack Pyburn and practice-squad players. These suggestions are speculative and not confirmed by team officials.