The Seattle Seahawks wrapped up their preseason with a 9-9 tie against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday, August 28, 2026. While a tie might feel like a whimper for a preseason finale, second-year quarterback Jalen Milroe absolutely impressed, tossing his first touchdown pass of the preseason and emerging as one of the biggest winners from the game. This dude played the entire game, proving he’s got something to show us.
Milroe Made a Statement, Even in a Tie
Forget the final score for a sec, let’s talk about Jalen Milroe. This second-year QB played every snap and delivered a touchdown pass. Think about that: his first preseason TD, in the final tune-up, against the Chiefs. That’s a huge deal for a guy who was described as part of a “preseason matchup of rookie third-string quarterbacks.” It shows growth, it shows he can deliver, and it gives the Emerald City something real to cheer about as we head into the regular season. This kid’s performance, even in a tie, tells you everything you need to know about the fight he’s got. He definitely impressed, despite the Seahawks settling for the draw.
Roster Drama, Missed Kicks, and Defending Champs
Despite Milroe’s bright spot, the 9-9 tie also highlighted some of the lingering questions for our defending champs. It was a low-scoring affair, and ultimately, Jason Myers missed a 52-yard field goal as time expired, sealing the tie. That’s a tough pill to swallow, especially when you’re shaping up the initial iteration of the team. The front office now turns its attention to trimming the roster, considering some of those “holes” that need filling. We know Sam Darnold is positioned as the Week 1 starting QB, which makes Milroe’s performance all the more interesting. Oh, and in a quirky note that surfaced, Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla took to social media to defend his Pittsburgh Steelers fandom. Yeah, you read that right.
The real thing is just around the corner, with the regular season opener set for September 9. What does this final preseason tie mean for our squad? It means every single roster decision over the next few days is critical. It means we’re looking to Milroe’s flashes of brilliance with a whole lot of hope. Our defending champs have some work to do, but the potential is there. Get ready, 12s, because Week 1 is coming, and we’re ready to see this team kick off the season for real!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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