The undefeated Kansas City Chiefs roll into Lumen Field for Sunday Night Football, and they are bringing a familiar face who is now playing for the other side. This is not just another game, 12s. We are talking about Kenneth Walker III, our Super Bowl LX MVP, making his first return to Seattle as an opponent, and the Chiefs are sitting pretty at a dominant 5-0.
The Stakes Are Sky-High On Sunday Night
Our Seahawks are fighting to get above .500 and shake off a tough two-game losing streak that has seen us fall to the divisional leaders, the San Francisco 49ers, in Week 5, and then a heartbreaking 17-14 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos last Thursday Night. We might have had a little extra prep time since that Broncos game, but taking down the last undefeated AFC team is a massive challenge. Kansas City, fresh off a 22-6 divisional win over the winless Los Angeles Chargers, missed the playoffs last season. They are back in familiar territory now, looking like one of the strongest contenders as we near the halfway point of the regular season. Here is the wild part: despite their spotless record and our recent struggles, the Seahawks actually opened as favorites, getting -3 via DraftKings. That tells you everything about the energy the Emerald City brings to a Sunday Night showdown.
Darnold’s Ghosts and K9’s Return
Let’s be real, the Seahawks offense needs to clean things up. Sam Darnold seemed to be seeing ghosts again against the Broncos last week, recording no touchdowns and tossing two interceptions. Remember that infamous quote from his New York Jets days? It feels a little too relevant right now. Darnold has seven total picks this season, which is second in the entire league, and those turnovers are a major concern. He has shown us what he can do, so it is not time to hit the panic button just yet, but these turnover issues absolutely have to be worked out. On the flip side, get ready for an emotional moment when Kenneth Walker III steps onto our turf, but this time in a Chiefs uniform. It was not that long ago he was named Super Bowl LX MVP while wearing our green and blue. Now, he is making his return to Lumen Field for the first time as an opponent. Talk about a gut punch.
Who Is Healthy For The Battle?
The injury reports are always a big factor, and this game is no exception. The Chiefs will be without wide receiver Rashee Rice for his second straight game due to a hamstring and knee injury. Their starting right tackle Jaylon Moore is also out with a concussion. Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed was limited all week with a knee issue and is questionable, while Travis Kelce, despite being limited all week with an ankle injury, carries no game designation. For our Seahawks, safety Nick Emmanwori popped up on the injury report as a limited participant in Friday’s practice and is questionable with a hip injury. Quarterback Drew Lock (right elbow) and linebackers Demarcus Lawrence (knee), Uchenna Nwosu (hip), and Connor O’Toole (hamstring) were all limited on Friday and are also questionable. We need all hands on deck for this one.
We need to bring the noise to Lumen Field for this one, 12s! Catch the Seahawks battle the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC, or stream it on fubo. This is a crucial home game, not just to get us back on track above .500, but to show the league what our team, and our city, is made of. Let’s send K.C. home with their first loss of the season!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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