Seahawks' defense limits Chiefs, earn 20-3 victory
Seattle held Kansas City to 3 points as the Seahawks' defense restricted Kenneth Walker III to 36 rushing yards, giving the team a 20-3 win and handing the Chiefs their first loss of the season.
Seattle's defense forced Kansas City to a scoreless first half and kept the Chiefs out of the end zone in the second half, securing a 20-3 win on Sunday night. Kenneth Walker III, who was the Super Bowl MVP with Seattle last season, recorded 36 rushing yards, while no Chiefs receiver exceeded 44 yards receiving.
The loss marked the Chiefs' first defeat after starting the season 5-0, and it was the first time Patrick Mahomes had not reached the red zone in a career start, according to NBC Sports. Seattle improved to 4-3 with the victory.
Offensively, the Seahawks relied on Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who posted 150 receiving yards and a touchdown in the first half. The team’s offense remains limited after trading Walker to Kansas City in free agency.
Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald emphasized a defensive game plan centered on containing Walker, noting that limiting the running back reduced the Chiefs' offensive options. Walker, who had been averaging 133 rushing yards per game, was held to minimal production as Seattle consistently tackled him on each carry.
In the fourth quarter, the Chiefs narrowed the gap to 13-3 before a missed 45-yard field goal by Harrison Butker and a 21-yard touchdown run by Emanuel Wilson, who finished with 100 rushing yards, extended Seattle's lead to the final 20-3 margin.
The Seahawks' defense continued to rank among the league's top units, while the Chiefs' passing game failed to generate significant plays throughout the contest.