Jaxon Smith‑Njigba propels the Seattle Seahawks to a 20‑3 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, marking the Chiefs’ first loss of the season. The 24‑year‑old tallied nine catches for 150 yards and a touchdown, becoming the first player in the Super Bowl era to record at least 850 receiving yards and eight TDs in his team’s first seven games, per ESPN Insights. He follows a 1,793‑yard, 10‑TD breakout last year and eyes the all‑time single‑season yardage mark (1,964 by Calvin Johnson). Seattle improves to 4‑3, while Kansas City falls to 5‑1.
The Seattle Seahawks spoiled the Kansas City Chiefs' perfect record on Sunday with a dominant 20-3 win.
Andy Reid says Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is “off a bit” after his missed 58‑yard field goal before halftime and a 45‑yard attempt that sailed wide in the 10‑0 loss to Seattle on Oct. 26, 2026. Reid praised Butker’s past consistency but noted a decline – he’s made only one of five kicks over 50 yards this season, compared with a perfect 5‑for‑5 in 2023, and has 15 missed kicks (10 FGs, 5 PATs) since last season, the most in the NFL. The coach warned the Chiefs may need competition at kicker if he doesn’t rebound.
On Sunday Night Football the Seattle Seahawks stunned the Kansas City Chiefs, crushing the defending champion offense with 400+ yards, 11-of-16 third‑down conversions and zero sacks allowed. The defense held Patrick Mahomes out of the red zone, while rookie RB Emanuel Wilson rushed for 100 yards and a game‑sealing TD, despite Kenneth Walker’s modest 36 yards. QB Sam Darnold rebounded from an early pick, scrambling for crucial first downs and connecting with Jaxon Smith‑Njigba for 150 yards and a touchdown on 9 catches. The Seahawks dominated time of possession and showed a cohesive, free‑flowing attack, suggesting a strong post‑bye surge. The post‑game reaction video breaks down these takeaways.
After the Chiefs' 20-3 Week 7 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football, head coach Andy Reid reports only a minor neck spasm for linebacker Nick Bolton, who left the game in the third quarter but returned. No major injuries were confirmed, though kicker Harrison Butker briefly headed to the locker room. The team will practice Wednesday before facing the Denver Broncos in Week 8, a potential AFC West showdown. Injuries to watch include Bolton, wideout Rashee Rice (hamstring) and tackle Jaylon Moore (concussion), who missed Sunday night.
The Seattle Seahawks upset the 5-0 Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 on Oct. 26, 2026, snapping Kansas City's five-game streak and ending their undefeated run. Sam Darnold threw for 257 yards and a TD, while Jaxon Smith‑Njigba hauled in nine catches for 150 yards and a score. Mahomes managed just 165 yards, one interception and a season‑low 11 first downs. The win moves Seattle to 4-3 and leaves the Vikings as the only unbeaten team heading into Week 8.
The Seattle Seahawks cruised past the Kansas City Chiefs 20–3 in Week 7 on October 25, 2026. Seahawks outgained the Chiefs, 410 total yards to 213.
The Seattle Seahawks dominate the Kansas City Chiefs, winning 20‑3 at Lumen Field and delivering the worst offensive showing of Patrick Mahomes’ career. The Chiefs record just 213 total yards, 11 first downs and zero red‑zone trips—the fewest points (3) and yardage in any Mahomes start. Mahomes scrambles to recover his own fumble, but Seattle’s ‘Dark Side’ defense, led by coordinator Mike Macdonald, pressures him on 19 of 36 dropbacks and forces his first interception of the season. The win highlights Seattle’s stingy run defense and marks the fourth time Mahomes’ team fails to reach the end zone.
Jonathan Taylor’s wife, Ayanna Chapman, sparked fresh trade rumors with an Instagram series asking fans if her life will become a "Colts transaction watch" ahead of the November 10 deadline. She points to Indianapolis’ 2-5 start, the recent firing of GM Chris Ballard, and the team’s depleted draft capital after trading first‑round picks for Sauce Gardner as signs a new GM might move Taylor. While Taylor remains noncommittal, reports link the Packers, Seahawks, Vikings, Broncos, Giants and others to potential interest. Taylor, the league’s leading rusher last season with 1,585 yards and 18 TDs, is under a two‑year, $44 million extension through 2028, making any trade costly.
Preventing the No. 1 scoring offense in the NFL from even sniffing the red zone, the Seahawks sent an emphatic statement with a dominant win against the Chiefs, climbing back into the NFC West race in prime time.
For the first time in the '26 campaign, the Kansas City Chiefs looked like their old selves. No, we're not referring to the dynastic stretch of dominant play th
Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks handed Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs their first loss of the season with a 20-3 victory at home on Sunday night.
The 49ers lost for the first time in Week 7, and wins by the Seahawks and Rams made matters worse. Here's how the NFC West standings have changed.
The Seattle Seahawks bounce back with a 20-3 shutdown of the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 26, 2026. Sam Darnold throws for 257 yards, a touchdown and no sacks, while rookie Emanuel Wilson posts his first 100‑yard game and a fourth‑quarter TD. Patrick Mahomes is limited to 165 yards, an interception and never reaches the red zone—a first in his era. Jaxon Smith‑Njigba leads Seattle’s offense with 150 receiving yards. The win improves Seattle to 4‑3 and snaps a two‑game skid, reminding fans the Seahawks remain defending Super Bowl champs.
During the October 26 Chiefs‑Seahawks game, NBC's Cris Collinsworth mistakenly credited a Seahawks receiver collision for an interception that had already been made by Chiefs defender Noah Williams. The error sparked a wave of criticism on X, with fans accusing Collinsworth of bias, calling the analysis "embarrassing" and noting his $735 k per‑game salary. The backlash highlights how the mistaken play call fueled confusion and anger among viewers.
The 49ers drop their first game of the season but stay second in the NFC behind the 6‑0 Vikings, keeping the No. 1 seed within reach thanks to a head‑to‑head tiebreaker edge. After Week 7 the Niners sit 6‑1 overall and 3‑0 in the West, while Seattle sits 4‑3 and the Rams 3‑4. Across the conference, Minnesota leads at 6‑0, followed by New York (4‑2‑1) and Carolina (3‑3). The article notes the Vikings’ tough remaining slate, the Giants’ surprise surge under J.J. McCarthy, and the volatility of other contenders like the Seahawks, Rams and Falcons, underscoring how much still hangs in the balance.
The Chiefs fall 20-3 to the Seahawks in Seattle, exposing four key issues. Patrick Mahomes struggles with backup offensive tackles, posting a career‑low 5.0 yards per attempt and a 58.3 passer rating, plus two turnovers. Seattle slot star Jaxon Smith‑Njigba repeatedly beats Kansas City’s secondary, highlighting a need for better slot coverage. Both units lose the third‑down battle – the offense goes 3‑of‑11 and the defense can’t force stops, leaving Kansas City’s first score until late in the third quarter, the latest ever in a Mahomes regular‑season start. These flaws suggest urgent adjustments before the next game.
On National Tight Ends Day, 37‑year‑old Travis Kelce helped the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Seattle Seahawks and vaulted into the NFL’s all‑time receptions leaderboard, moving to No. 5 with 1,103 catches and passing Marvin Harrison. Kelce entered the game with 20 receptions, 299 yards and two touchdowns, ranking second on the Chiefs in catches and first in yards. His milestone highlights the growing dominance of tight ends—Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten also sit in the top five—while underscoring Kelce’s continued impact despite retirement talks.
During Sunday Night Football’s Chiefs‑Seahawks matchup, NBC’s Mike Tirico warned co‑host Cris Collinsworth after the latter made a suggestive “tush push” remark about Seattle’s opening drive. The comment sparked a brief on‑air rebuke, with Tirico telling Collinsworth he’d “keep you working here the rest of the night.” The incident follows another recent slip-up, when Collinsworth accidentally revealed a private dinner conversation with Tirico during the Cowboys‑Packers game. The game itself saw the 5‑0 Chiefs fall behind early to a 3‑3 Seahawks, while KC RB Kenneth Walker III discussed facing his former team.
The Seattle Seahawks head into Sunday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs missing key offensive pieces. Both WR Rashid Shaheed and RB Velus Jones Jr. are out, with Jones sidelined by a hamstring injury, while star RB Zach Charbonnet continues to nurse a lingering knee problem. Despite the setbacks, Seattle's defense kept Nick Emerywari on the field and the offense managed 87 rushing yards, 257 passing yards and 21 first downs, leading 13-3 late before extending the lead to 20-3 thanks to a 21-yard run by Emanuel Wilson. The injuries raise questions about Seattle's ability to stay competitive against the Chiefs.
The Seattle Seahawks lose two key players ahead of the second half of Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Wide receiver Rashid Shaheed exits with a knee injury after a collision on a Sam Darnold interception, and his special‑teams duties shift to Tory Horton. Running back Velus Jones Jr. departs in the third quarter with a hamstring strain, leaving only George Holani and Emanuel Wilson in the backfield. Despite a 13‑3 lead heading into the fourth quarter, Seattle must secure the win with a depleted offense.
In Week 7 SNF, the Kansas City Chiefs trail Seattle 13-0 after a 10-0 halftime hole, but a key moment comes when rookie cornerback Nohl Williams intercepts Sam Darnold in the end zone just before the break. The pick sparks a crowd reaction as the Seahawks, who have been outproducing Kansas City three‑fold, add a field goal in the third quarter. Meanwhile, the Chiefs grapple with offensive line injuries—Josh Simmons lands on IR—and a sluggish attack from Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker III, who returns after a Super Bowl MVP season with the Chiefs. The game highlights Seattle’s defensive surge and Kansas City’s early struggles on the Pacific Northwest turf.
Behind another ridiculous half by Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the Seahawks broke open a defensive slugfest with 10 points in the second quarter, but a late turnover looms large for the home squad against the undefeated Chiefs.
Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones energizes the Week 7 Sunday Night Football showdown against the Seattle Seahawks with a viral player intro that declares his alma mater as "Sack Nation University." The undefeated Chiefs (5-0) host a 3-3 Seahawks at Lumen Field after a 22-6 win over the Chargers. Jones, a Mississippi State alum, has 13 tackles, 0.5 sacks, two passes defended and a fumble recovery in five games and hopes to add his next sack tonight. He also uses his platform to run the Sack Nation Foundation for underserved youth.
Despite falling to the Detroit Lions, the Green Bay Packers remain in the NFC playoff hunt, holding the 7th seed at 4‑3. The NFC North is unique as every team sits above .500, with the Vikings unbeaten at 6‑0 and the Bears at 5‑2. A Seattle Seahawks win this Sunday would tie them with Green Bay at 4‑3, but the Packers keep the tiebreaker. Week 7 standings show the Packers just ahead of Seattle and ahead of struggling teams like the Falcons and Rams, keeping their postseason hopes alive heading into Week 8.