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Seattle’s defense dominated Kansas City, shutting out the Chiefs in the first half and keeping them out of the end zone in a 20-3 win. The Seahawks contained former teammate Kenneth Walker III and forced Kansas City to rely on a passing game that couldn’t find big plays. Jaxon Smith-Njigba supplied Seattle’s biggest offensive spark, helping hand the Chiefs their first loss of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Seahawks 20, Chiefs 3.
  • Kenneth Walker III: 36 rushing yards; Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 150 receiving yards and 1 touchdown.
  • Seattle improved to 4-3; Kansas City fell to 5-1.
  • The Chiefs did not reach the red zone, the first time that happened in a Patrick Mahomes career start, per NBC Sports.
Yes, But

Seattle’s defense looked championship-caliber, but the offense remains uneven. Sam Darnold threw a costly end-zone interception, and Smith-Njigba remains the unit’s most dependable weapon.

Bottom Line

Seattle’s offense still has questions, but its defense can control even a high-powered opponent. Against Kansas City, that was enough to turn a narrow lead into a decisive win.