Chiefs fall 20-3 to Seahawks as offense struggles and special teams miss key kicks

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes recorded five yards per pass attempt and a 58.3 passer rating, the fifth-lowest of his career, as the team was held to 20 points by the Seattle Seahawks. Mahomes threw several off-target passes early, including an interception, and appeared unsettled in the pocket while adjusting to backup offensive tackles.

Seattle wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba made multiple catches over the middle, exposing difficulties in the Chiefs’ slot coverage. Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, who typically lines up on the boundary, was less effective against the slot, prompting speculation about adjustments in the secondary.

Both units struggled on third down; the Chiefs went 0-5 early and finished 3-11, while the defense could not stop Seattle’s sustained drives. Running back Isiah Pacheco and tight ends Travis Kelce and Noah Gray were the primary outlets for Mahomes, as the wide receivers combined for only 39 yards on 13 targets.

Kicker Harrison Butker missed a 58-yard attempt before halftime and a 45-yard field goal in the second half, leaving the score at 13-3 and limiting the team’s comeback chances. The performance may prompt the coaching staff to evaluate competition at the kicker position.

The loss marks the Chiefs’ first defeat of the season and raises questions about offensive line cohesion, defensive adjustments, and special-teams reliability moving forward.