Quick answer: The Seattle Seahawks beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 on Sunday Night Football (25 October 2026), handing the Chiefs their first loss of the season. Seattle improved to 4-3 and Kansas City fell to 5-1. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs never reached the red zone, the first time that has happened in Mahomes’ career.
Final score and scoring summary
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
- Q2: Jason Myers 25-yard field goal (SEA 3-0)
- Q2: Sam Darnold 28-yard TD pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, confirmed after a replay review (SEA 10-0)
- Q3: Myers 35-yard field goal (SEA 13-0)
- Q3: Harrison Butker 50-yard field goal (SEA 13-3)
- Q4: Emanuel Wilson 21-yard TD run (SEA 20-3)
Key stats
| Stat | Chiefs | Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 213 | 410 |
| Passing yards | 165 | 257 |
| Rushing yards | 50 | 153 |
| First downs | 11 | 24 |
| Time of possession | 24:09 | 35:51 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
Star performers
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA): 9 catches, 150 yards, 1 TD. He leads the NFL in receiving yards at about 124 yards per game.
- Sam Darnold (SEA): 20 of 28 for 257 yards, 1 TD and 1 interception.
- Emanuel Wilson (SEA): 24 carries, 100 yards and the clinching touchdown.
- Seattle defence: held Mahomes to 165 passing yards on 33 attempts, intercepted him once (Ty Okada) and allowed just 11 first downs.
What went wrong for the Chiefs
- No red-zone trips: a first in Mahomes’ career.
- Missed kicks: Harrison Butker missed from 58 yards before half-time and from 45 yards late in the fourth quarter.
- Run game stopped: just 50 rushing yards. Seattle has now held opposing running backs under 100 yards for 36 straight games.
- Third downs: Seattle converted 11 of 16 third downs to keep KC’s offence on the sideline.
One bright spot for Kansas City: Travis Kelce passed Marvin Harrison for fifth on the NFL’s all-time receptions list with 1,103 catches.
What’s next
- Chiefs (5-1): at Denver Broncos, Sunday 1 November.
- Seahawks (4-3): host the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, 2 November.
FAQ
Who won Seahawks vs Chiefs?
The Seattle Seahawks won 20-3.
Is this the Chiefs’ first loss of 2026?
Yes. Kansas City fell to 5-1.
Who scored the touchdowns?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba (28-yard catch) and Emanuel Wilson (21-yard run), both for Seattle.
Sources: official NFL game data, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, Sky Sports.
