Our Seahawks are gearing up for their final preseason showdown this Friday night at Arrowhead Stadium, and it’s not just any game, especially considering what’s happening on the other side of the ball. The Kansas City Chiefs, already sitting at a rough 0-2 preseason after dropping their last game 16-15 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, are throwing a seventh-round rookie quarterback, Garrett Nussmeier, into the fire as a starter. Get this, he could play the entire game. This is our last look at an opponent before Week 1, and there’s a lot to dissect in Kansas City.
Chiefs Handing the Keys to a Rookie, All Night Long?
Seriously, a rookie playing the whole game in the preseason finale? This isn’t just a casual observation for Kansas City fans, it’s a huge moment for their guys fighting for roster spots. Nussmeier has been one of their biggest camp and preseason storylines, with solid performances so far. He was announced as the starter for Friday, and because Chris Oladokun is in concussion protocol, Nussmeier might be under center from start to finish. He’s trying to prove he can be the Chiefs’ long-term backup, and a strong showing against our defense could really boost his career. For our Hawks, this is an extended look at a new signal-caller, which always helps when you prepare for different looks in the regular season.
Chiefs’ Stars Are Sidelined, But One DE Is Fighting For His Career
It’s not just the rookie QB getting attention for the Chiefs. Their top two wide receivers, Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy, haven’t suited up at all this preseason. Rice is recovering from knee cleanup surgery, and while he’s taking snaps in camp, he hasn’t been at full speed in a game. Worthy’s been sidelined by a shoulder injury, which is a big deal because a shoulder issue already limited him in 2025. Their coach, Andy Reid, couldn’t even confirm if either would play, so we’ll have to see if our defense gets to face them or not.
Meanwhile, Chiefs defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah is literally playing for his career. He was “down and out” before camp, missed all of 2025 with an injury, and the team declined his fifth-year option, meaning he’s headed for free agency. This season is his last chance to salvage things, but he’s come out looking bigger and stronger, competing both off the edge and as an inside rusher. He even snagged a big sack last weekend. He absolutely needs to keep building that momentum into the regular season. Plus, we saw their offensive tackles struggled a week ago, which could be an opportunity for our pass rush to really make some noise.
This is it, folks, the last chance for our guys to sharpen up before Week 1. They’ll be facing a Chiefs team that’s got a lot to prove, with players fighting for their careers and a rookie signal-caller trying to make his mark. We need to see our Seahawks come out strong, take advantage of the Chiefs’ missing pieces, and head into the regular season with confidence. Let’s go, Hawks!
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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