The Kansas City Chiefs are rolling into Sunday’s showdown against our Seahawks with a perfect 5-0 record, fresh off demolishing the Chargers 22-6 and sitting pretty at the number two spot in every major power ranking. But here’s the kicker, 12s, the real story out of Arrowhead isn’t just Patrick Mahomes. It’s the absolute freight train they’ve got running the ball, and he’s bringing his record-breaking pace right to Lumen Field.
Walker The League Wrecker: A Seahawks Problem
Seriously, guys, what Kenneth Walker III is doing in Kansas City right now is just unreal. The Chiefs signed him to a three year, $43 million deal in the offseason, and he’s already looking like the steal of the year. This dude is leading the entire NFL with 665 rushing yards, and he’s doing it while having already had his bye week. Think about that for a second. He’s averaging a ridiculous 133 rushing yards per game, which puts him on pace for a mind-boggling 2,261 rushing yards this season! Eric Dickerson’s single season record from 1984, which has stood for decades at 2,105 yards, is officially on blast.
Last week against the Chargers, Walker just ran wild, racking up 19 carries for 128 yards and two touchdowns. He’s also second in the whole league in fantasy points per game with 27.6, which just shows how consistently dominant he is. It’s wild to think an offense with Patrick Mahomes could be turned over to another player, but Yahoo! Sports totally nailed it, Walker’s impact can’t be understated. Pro Football Talk is already calling him the Super Bowl MVP *and* the NFL MVP so far. He’s a long shot for the MVP trophy because voters mostly give it to quarterbacks these days, but if he hits 2,000 yards, he just might force their hand. Sports Illustrated even went so far as to call him the best free agent signing through six weeks. Our defense is going to have its hands full.
Chiefs’ O-Line Woes, Reid’s Genius, and The Sunday Showdown
While Walker is tearing it up, the Chiefs aren’t without their issues, especially on the offensive line. They’ve done an admirable job protecting Mahomes, but their tackle situation is looking rough. Left tackle Josh Simmons, their 2025 first-round pick, has been out with a bulging disc in his lower back, and Coach Andy Reid already said he won’t be ready for Sunday’s game against us. To make matters worse, right tackle Jaylon Moore got a concussion against the Chargers. That means undrafted rookies Kahlil Benson at left tackle and Joshua Ezeudu at right tackle might be starting. Reid might have to get real creative and alter the Chiefs’ playbook to cover those holes.
Here’s where it gets tricky though: Andy Reid is an absolute wizard after bye weeks. The Chiefs just came off theirs, and he’s got a ridiculous 23-5 record in the regular season following a bye. He clearly knows how to get his team ready. They dominated the Chargers after their bye, proving that even with O-line issues, that team can bring it.
This Sunday isn’t just another game, Emerald City. Our Seahawks are facing an unbeaten Chiefs squad with a running back on a historic pace, but also a banged-up offensive line. Can our defense slow down Walker? Can our pass rush get to Mahomes with those rookie tackles? It’s going to be a battle, and you know our guys will be ready to fight for every yard at Lumen! Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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