Seattle Seahawks Defense Holds Kansas City Chiefs to 3 Points in 20-3 Win at Lumen Field
What happened
The Seattle Seahawks halted Kansas City's undefeated run with a 20-3 victory at Lumen Field, holding Patrick Mahomes to zero touchdowns and just 165 passing yards.
The Context
- Championship offenses stall: Seattle’s defense prevented a single red-zone trip and limited Kansas City to 11 first downs across four quarters.
- Former assets contained: Running back Kenneth Walker III, who led the league in rushing yards entering the contest, managed only 36 yards on 14 attempts against his former team.
- Balanced ground control: Seattle dominated clock management by posting 153 rushing yards on 41 carries alongside Sam Darnold’s 257 passing yards.
The Number
— Total net yards yielded by Seattle, marking the second-lowest offensive output in any career start by Patrick Mahomes.
Takeaway
Expect defensive schemes across the league to replicate Seattle's pressure packages as Kansas City recalibrates for its divisional matchup against Denver.
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