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# Chiefs vs Seahawks Recap: Seattle Hands KC First Loss, 20-3
- URL: https://www.gessymorgan.com/chiefs-vs-seahawks-recap/
- Published: 2026-10-26T12:30:57.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-26T12:34:57.000Z
- Description: Seattle's defense held Patrick Mahomes without a touchdown pass and Jaxon Smith-Njigba piled up 150 yards as the Seahawks handed Kansas City its first loss of 2026.
- Author: Gessy Morgan
- Tags: Sports

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**The short version**
- The Seahawks beat the Chiefs 20-3 on Sunday Night Football on Oct. 25, 2026, handing Kansas City its first loss of the season.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba had 9 catches for 150 yards and a touchdown, while Seattle held former Seahawk Kenneth Walker III to 36 rushing yards.
- Kansas City (5-1) still leads the AFC West and visits Denver (5-2) on Nov. 1; Seattle (4-3) hosts Chicago on Nov. 2.

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 on Sunday Night Football on October 25, 2026, handing Kansas City its first loss of the season. Seattle's defense kept the Chiefs out of the end zone and held Patrick Mahomes to 165 passing yards, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught nine passes for 150 yards and a touchdown. Kansas City fell to 5-1 and Seattle improved to 4-3.

Below is how the game unfolded at Lumen Field, the numbers that decided it, the injuries worth watching and what comes next for both teams. Records and injury statuses are as of October 26, 2026.

## Chiefs vs Seahawks final score and scoring plays

Neither offense scored in the first quarter. Seattle took control in the second and never trailed, according to [ESPN's game recap](https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/%5F/gameId/401873022?ref=localhost). Here is the scoring in order:

- **Second quarter:** A 33-yard catch by Smith-Njigba set up Jason Myers' 25-yard field goal. Seattle 3, Kansas City 0.
- **Second quarter, 1:44 left:** After Ty Okada intercepted Mahomes, Sam Darnold hit Smith-Njigba for a 28-yard touchdown on third-and-9, per [DAZN](https://www.dazn.com/en-CA/news/football/seahawks-chiefs-recap-snf-smith-njigba-mahomes-20-3/1sniqz4ntfx861nu6yu1u4e4mz?ref=localhost). Seattle 10-0.
- **Third quarter:** Myers made a 35-yard field goal. Seattle 13-0.
- **Third quarter:** Harrison Butker answered from 50 yards for Kansas City's only points. Seattle 13-3.
- **Fourth quarter, 3:47 left:** Emanuel Wilson ran 21 yards for a touchdown, capping a nine-play, 65-yard drive. Seattle 20-3.

Kansas City had chances to make it closer. Just before halftime, cornerback Nohl Williams intercepted Darnold deep in the end zone and returned it 64 yards, according to the [Associated Press](https://www.ksat.com/sports/2026/10/26/jaxon-smith-njigba-has-150-receiving-yards-and-a-score-in-the-seahawks-20-3-win-over-the-chiefs/?ref=localhost). ESPN's box score lists the return at 65 yards. Butker's 58-yard try at the end of the half fell short, and his 45-yard attempt with 8:38 left in the game went wide right, per [IBTimes UK](https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/seahawks-beat-chiefs-20-3-first-loss-2026-season-1827774?ref=localhost).

## Key stats that decided the game

Seattle controlled the clock and the line of scrimmage. The Seahawks outgained the Chiefs 410 yards to 213 and outrushed them 153 to 50, according to [ESPN's box score](https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/%5F/gameId/401873022?ref=localhost). They converted 11 of 16 third downs while Kansas City went 3 of 11, and Seattle held the ball for 35:51, per IBTimes UK and [Football Nation](https://www.footballnationusa.com/post/seahawks-20-chiefs-3-week-7-recap-2026?ref=localhost).

### Seahawks standouts

- **Jaxon Smith-Njigba:** 9 catches, 150 yards, 1 touchdown. Six of the catches and 129 of the yards came before halftime.
- **Sam Darnold:** 20 of 28 for 257 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception, and he was not sacked.
- **Emanuel Wilson:** 24 carries for 100 yards and the clinching touchdown.
- **Jason Myers:** 2 for 2 on field goals.
- **Derick Hall:** The game's only sack.

### Chiefs numbers

- **Patrick Mahomes:** 19 of 33 for 165 yards, no touchdowns and 1 interception. He also fumbled on a third down in the third quarter, but Kansas City kept the ball and kicked its field goal on that drive.
- **Kenneth Walker III:** 14 carries for 36 yards. He came in leading the NFL at 133 rushing yards per game, according to [CBS Sports](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/seahawks-hand-chiefs-their-first-loss-of-the-season-in-20-3-win/?ref=localhost).
- **Travis Kelce and Noah Gray:** 44 receiving yards each, sharing the team lead, per [Yahoo Sports](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/final-score-chiefs-defeated-seahawks-032642088.html?ref=localhost).
- **Harrison Butker:** 1 of 3 on field goals.

Kelce's four catches still made history. They gave him 1,104 career receptions, moving him past Marvin Harrison and Cris Carter into fifth place on the NFL's all-time list, the AP reported.

![Fact card listing the date, venue, top receiver, top rusher, Mahomes' passing line and both teams' records after Seattle's 20-3 win.](https://www.gessymorgan.com/content/images/2026/10/chiefs-vs-seahawks-recap-facts.png)

Seahawks 20, Chiefs 3: Key Facts. Sources: ESPN, Associated Press

## Why Seattle's defense won the night

The big storyline before kickoff was Walker's return to Seattle. He was the Seahawks' Super Bowl MVP last season before signing with Kansas City, and his former teammates held him to about 2.6 yards per carry. Seattle has now gone 36 straight games without allowing a 100-yard rusher, the longest active streak in the league, according to [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/13603859/nfl-seattle-seahawks-hand-kansas-city-chiefs-first-season-loss-as-jaxon-smith-njigba-stars-and-patrick-mahomes-struggles?ref=localhost).

Linebacker Ernest Jones IV put it plainly: "we don't allow people to run through our defense," he said, per the AP. With no running game to lean on, Mahomes faced steady pressure. ESPN's box score credits Seattle with seven quarterback hits to Kansas City's two.

Kansas City was also thin on the offensive line. Starting tackle Jaylon Moore was in the concussion protocol and Josh Simmons remains on injured reserve, so the Chiefs played without both starting tackles, according to [Chiefs On SI](https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/onsi/10-instant-observations-from-chiefs-ugly-week-7-loss-to-seahawks?ref=localhost). Joshua Ezeudu started at right tackle. Football Nation noted that Kansas City never ran a play inside Seattle's 20-yard line.

![Bar chart comparing yardage: Seattle 410 total, 257 passing and 153 rushing yards versus Kansas City 213 total, 163 passing and 50 rushing.](https://www.gessymorgan.com/content/images/2026/10/chiefs-vs-seahawks-recap-chart.png)

Seahawks vs Chiefs: Yardage. Source: ESPN box score

## What the coaches and players said

Chiefs coach Andy Reid took the blame. "Listen, all three phases we struggled, so we've got to do better, and that's my responsibility," he said, per CBS Sports. On Butker, Reid kept it short: "He's off a bit. Got to fix it." The AP counts 10 missed field goals for Butker since the start of last season.

On the other side, Smith-Njigba said Seattle "saw it as a playoff game," according to [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/%5F/gameId/401873022?ref=localhost). Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said, "I think this game reminds the guys what we're capable of." The win ended a two-game losing streak for the defending Super Bowl champions.

## Injury updates from Chiefs vs Seahawks

### Seahawks

- **WR Rashid Shaheed (knee):** Missed the second half. He was first listed as questionable to return and later downgraded to out, per [Seahawks.com](https://www.seahawks.com/news/injury-updates-from-seahawks-week-7-win-over-chiefs?ref=localhost).
- **LT Charles Cross (ankle):** Left in the fourth quarter and was ruled out shortly after trainers evaluated him.
- **Velus Jones Jr.:** Also left the game early, according to [Seahawks Wire](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/seahawks-hc-mike-macdonald-offers-052817596.html?ref=localhost).
- **QB Drew Lock (elbow):** Inactive but available as the emergency third quarterback. Jalen Milroe served as Darnold's backup.
- **RB Zach Charbonnet:** Activated this week but ruled out as he works back from a torn ACL.

Macdonald had little to share right after the game. "I just don't have the information," he said. As of October 26, Seattle had not announced a timeline for Shaheed or Cross.

### Chiefs

- **WR Rashee Rice (hamstring):** Missed his third straight game.
- **T Jaylon Moore (concussion protocol):** Did not play.
- **T Josh Simmons:** Remains on injured reserve.
- **WR Tyquan Thornton (ankle):** Also out, per Chiefs On SI.

## Standings impact

The loss ended Kansas City's unbeaten start but did not cost it first place. The [NFL.com standings](https://www.nfl.com/standings/league/2026/REG?ref=localhost) show the Chiefs at 5-1 atop the AFC West, half a game ahead of the 5-2 Denver Broncos. The Raiders are 3-4 and the Chargers are 0-6.

In the NFC West, Seattle's win lifted it to 4-3 and second place, behind the 6-1 San Francisco 49ers. The Rams are 3-4 and the Cardinals are 2-5.

## What's next for the Chiefs and Seahawks

Kansas City visits Denver on Sunday, November 1, with kickoff listed at 4:25 p.m. ET on [NFL.com's Chiefs schedule](https://www.nfl.com/schedules/2026/by-team/kansas-city-chiefs?ref=localhost). The Chiefs beat the Broncos 31-10 in Week 1, and whichever team wins the rematch will sit alone in first place in the AFC West. That Sunday is also when clocks fall back, so see our guide to [when daylight saving time ends](https://www.gessymorgan.com/daylight-saving-time-ends-2026/) if you are planning around kickoff.

Seattle hosts the Chicago Bears on Monday, November 2, according to the AP and ESPN. Updates on Shaheed and Cross during the week will shape how the Seahawks line up for that game.

![Timeline of key dates from the Chiefs' Week 1 win through the Week 8 games for both teams.](https://www.gessymorgan.com/content/images/2026/10/chiefs-vs-seahawks-recap-timeline.png)

Chiefs and Seahawks: Key Dates. Sources: NFL.com, ESPN, Associated Press

## Our take

Based on the numbers, this loss says more about Kansas City's roster situation than about one off night from Mahomes. With 50 rushing yards and both starting tackles missing, the Chiefs had no reliable way to sustain drives and finished with 213 total yards. Getting Moore and Rice back would help, but neither had a confirmed return date as of October 26.

Kicking is a second concern. Butker's two misses came in a game that stayed 13-3 until the final four minutes, and the AP's count of 10 misses since the start of last season points to more than a one-week slump. NFL.com's schedule also shows the Chiefs' 5-0 start included close wins over the Colts (33-30) and Raiders (30-27), so their margin for error was already thin.

For Seattle, this looked like the defense that won a title last season: it shut down the league's leading rusher and allowed no touchdowns. The open questions are about health, with Shaheed and Cross both hurt. For more of today's sports news, see our [2026 World Series guide](https://www.gessymorgan.com/world-series-2026-rays-vs-brewers/) and the latest [Jalen Williams injury update](https://www.gessymorgan.com/jalen-williams-injury-update/).

## Frequently asked questions

### Who won the Chiefs vs Seahawks game?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 on Sunday Night Football on October 25, 2026, at Lumen Field. It was Kansas City's first loss of the season. The Chiefs fell to 5-1 and the Seahawks improved to 4-3.

### How did Patrick Mahomes play against the Seahawks?

Mahomes completed 19 of 33 passes for 165 yards with no touchdowns and one interception, and he was sacked once. Kansas City finished with 213 total yards and only 50 rushing yards, according to ESPN's box score.

### Who got injured in Chiefs vs Seahawks?

Seattle receiver Rashid Shaheed (knee) missed the second half and left tackle Charles Cross (ankle) left in the fourth quarter. For Kansas City, Rashee Rice (hamstring) and tackle Jaylon Moore (concussion protocol) did not play. As of October 26, 2026, no timelines had been announced for Shaheed or Cross.

### Who do the Chiefs and Seahawks play next?

The Chiefs play at the Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 1, with kickoff listed at 4:25 p.m. ET on NFL.com. The Seahawks host the Chicago Bears on Monday, November 2.

### What milestone did Travis Kelce reach against Seattle?

Kelce caught four passes for 44 yards, giving him 1,104 career receptions. According to the Associated Press, that moved him past Marvin Harrison and Cris Carter into fifth place on the NFL's all-time receptions list.

## Sources

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