The Seattle Seahawks just handed Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs their first loss of the season, a dominant 20-3 victory at home on Sunday night. This wasn’t just any win, folks. Mahomes was held without a touchdown for back-to-back games, and in a shocking first for his career, the Chiefs failed to even *reach* the red zone all game long. The Emerald City absolutely erupted, and the 12th Man saw a performance that snapped a two-game losing streak and improved Seattle’s record to 4-3.
Mahomes and the Chiefs Got SHUT DOWN
Kansas City came into Lumen Field as a 5-0 juggernaut, but Seattle, favored by 3 points, was ready. It was an ugly night for the Chiefs’ offense. We’re talking dropped passes, turnovers, and missed opportunities at every single turn. Mahomes, the two-time NFL MVP, went 19 for 33 for a mere 165 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. He just couldn’t get anything going, a rarity for a player of his caliber. Kenneth Walker III, playing for the Chiefs, was held to just 36 yards on 14 carries, adding to their offensive woes. Harrison Butker even missed two field goals, including a 58-yarder after a Seattle turnover and another that could have cut the deficit to one score. It was a suffocating defensive effort from our Hawks that kept Kansas City to just 92 total yards of offense by halftime, forcing three punts and an interception before they even got on the scoreboard in the third quarter.
Darnold and JSN Lit It Up
While the Chiefs struggled, our guys showed up. Sam Darnold was sharp, completing 20 of 28 passes for 257 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He commanded the offense, particularly in the air. The biggest beneficiary? Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who absolutely torched the Chiefs secondary with a massive 9 receptions for 150 yards and a 28-yard touchdown. He was targeted 12 times, showing he’s a go-to guy when it counts. Cooper Kupp also contributed with 2 catches for 20 yards. On the ground, Seattle’s running backs combined for 100 yards on 24 carries and one rushing touchdown, including a crucial 21-yard score that extended Seattle’s lead. This was a complete team effort that showed what this offense is capable of when everyone is clicking.
Game Day Breakdown and What’s Next for the NFC West
After a scoreless first quarter, Seattle took a 10-0 lead into halftime, thanks to a field goal and that beautiful 28-yard touchdown pass from Darnold to Smith-Njigba. Even with a Darnold interception before the half, Butker’s missed field goal meant the turnover was negated. Both teams traded field goals in the third quarter, with Butker finally getting the Chiefs on the board with a 50-yarder. But it wasn’t enough. After Butker missed his second field goal, Seattle put together a clock-draining drive, capping it off with a rushing touchdown. A final defensive stop on downs sealed the 20-3 victory.
This win is huge for the Hawks, pushing their record to 4-3 and putting them second in the NFC West behind the 6-1 49ers. With both the Chiefs and 49ers falling on Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings are now the only undefeated team left in the entire 2026 NFL season. Next up, the Seahawks will stay home to face the Chicago Bears next Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET. Let’s keep this momentum rolling, Seattle! This team is showing real fight, and the Emerald City is ready to cheer them on every step of the way.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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