Seattle Seahawks 20, Kansas City Chiefs 3
NFL Week 7 · Sunday, October 25, 2026 · Lumen Field, Seattle
The Seattle Seahawks delivered a dominant defensive performance Sunday night, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 20–3 to hand Kansas City its first loss of the season.
Seattle disrupted Patrick Mahomes throughout the contest, forced a costly interception and limited the Chiefs to just three points.
The Seahawks controlled the tempo with sustained offensive drives and timely defensive stops, turning a highly anticipated matchup into an emphatic statement victory.
Game summary
First quarter — Defensive stalemate
Both teams struggled to generate points in the opening period.
Seattle’s defense applied pressure on Mahomes, while the Chiefs had difficulty sustaining drives against the Seahawks’ aggressive coverage.
Second quarter — Seattle strikes first
The Seahawks broke through with a 25-yard Jason Myers field goal before Sam Darnold connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 28-yard touchdown.
Seattle took a 10–0 halftime lead, while Kansas City’s offense managed little against the home team’s defensive pressure.
Third quarter — Seahawks maintain control
Myers added a 35-yard field goal to extend Seattle’s advantage to 13–0.
Kansas City finally got on the scoreboard when Harrison Butker converted a 50-yard field goal, making it 13–3 heading into the fourth quarter
Fourth quarter — Seattle closes it out
Seattle protected its lead and added seven more points in the final period to complete the 20–3 victory.
The Seahawks’ defense prevented Mahomes and the Chiefs from mounting a comeback..
Key performers
Jaxon Smith-Njigba — Seahawks
The Seattle receiver was the standout offensive performer, recording eight catches for 136 yards and a touchdown.
His 28-yard scoring reception gave Seattle valuable breathing room before halftime.
Sam Darnold — Seahawks
Darnold finished with 233 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception.
He helped Seattle control possession and capitalize on its defensive opportunities.
Patrick Mahomes — Chiefs
Mahomes completed 17 of 27 passes for 159 yards and threw one interception.
Seattle’s pressure and coverage restricted Kansas City’s passing attack throughout the game.
Three keys to Seattle’s victory
Defensive pressure: Seattle kept Mahomes uncomfortable and prevented the Chiefs from finding an offensive rhythm.
Smith-Njigba’s big-play ability: His touchdown and 136 receiving yards gave Seattle a consistent weapon in the passing game.
Third-down efficiency: The Seahawks converted nine of 13 third downs, sustaining drives and keeping their defense fresh
Final verdict
Seattle earned an impressive 20–3 victory through disciplined defense, effective quarterback play and excellent third-down execution.
Smith-Njigba provided the offensive highlight, while the Seahawks’ defense delivered the defining performance of the night.
For Kansas City, the defeat exposed significant offensive problems.
Mahomes and the Chiefs must find answers against pressure and improve their ability to sustain drives.
The bottom line: Seattle made a statement on Sunday Night Football, ending Kansas City’s unbeaten run and giving its home crowd a convincing victory in Week 7.
