Seahawks Dominate Chiefs 20–3: Smith-Njigba’s 150 Yards Lead Week 7 Win

The Seattle Seahawks delivered one of Week 7’s biggest statements, beating the previously unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs 20–3 at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught nine passes for 150 yards and a touchdown, while Seattle’s defense held Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to a single field goal.

The result moved Seattle to 4–3 and ended Kansas City’s 5–0 start. It was not just a narrow upset: the Seahawks controlled possession, converted important third downs and repeatedly prevented Kansas City from turning drives into points.

Smith-Njigba leads Seattle’s passing attack

Smith-Njigba was the game’s leading receiver, finishing with nine receptions for 150 yards and one touchdown. His 28-yard scoring catch from Sam Darnold helped Seattle turn a competitive first half into a 10–0 advantage before the break.

Seattle’s top receiver created a consistent target on critical downs and stretched the Chiefs’ coverage. When Kansas City tried to limit explosive plays, the Seahawks were still able to sustain drives with shorter completions and timely conversions. The result was a balanced passing performance rather than a win built around one isolated highlight.

Sam Darnold keeps the offense on schedule

Darnold completed 20 of 28 passes for 257 yards, one touchdown and one interception. The interception came at the end of the first half and cost Seattle a chance to add points, but it did not undo the larger pattern: the quarterback moved the offense effectively and used his legs to extend a couple of important third-down plays.

Seattle finished with 410 total yards, compared with 213 for Kansas City, according to the game reporting. The Seahawks also held the ball for 35 minutes and 51 seconds and converted 11 of 16 third downs. Those numbers help explain why Seattle could manage the game even without converting every red-zone trip into a touchdown.

Emanuel Wilson supplies the finishing blow

With Zach Charbonnet unavailable, Emanuel Wilson handled a major share of Seattle’s rushing workload. He ran for 100 yards on 24 carries and scored on a 21-yard run late in the fourth quarter, extending the lead to 20–3 and effectively putting the result beyond reach.

The rushing production complemented Seattle’s work through the air. The Seahawks did not need to rely entirely on Darnold’s arm: they could run the ball, protect their lead and make Kansas City spend more time defending sustained drives.

Why Kansas City struggled to score

Mahomes completed 19 of 33 passes for 165 yards and threw an interception. Kansas City’s offense never found a consistent rhythm, and its only points came on a 50-yard Harrison Butker field goal in the third quarter.

Seattle’s defense won key downs and made the Chiefs work for every completion. The unit also generated pressure and produced a turnover, while its coverage limited the explosive passing plays that have often defined Kansas City’s offense. Holding an Andy Reid offense led by Mahomes to three points is a meaningful defensive performance regardless of the opponent’s eventual record.

• Third-down execution: Seattle sustained drives and kept the defense from returning to the field too quickly.
• Field position and possession: longer Seahawks drives put pressure on Kansas City to score whenever it had the ball.
• Explosive plays: Smith-Njigba’s receiving production and Wilson’s late touchdown helped Seattle create separation.
• Turnover impact: the interception further limited Kansas City’s ability to build momentum.

What the result means for both teams

For Seattle, the win was a timely response after a difficult stretch and improved its record to 4–3. It showed that the Seahawks could pair a productive passing game with a physical rushing performance and a defense capable of limiting a top opponent.

For Kansas City, the 20–3 defeat was the first loss of the 2026 season after five straight wins. One defeat does not erase the team’s earlier results, but the game gives the Chiefs specific issues to examine: sustaining drives, protecting Mahomes, generating rushing efficiency and responding when the defense cannot keep the score close.

The next few games will offer a better indication of whether this was a one-week disruption or a weakness opponents can replicate. A single result should not be treated as proof that the Chiefs’ season is over, just as one win does not settle Seattle’s long-term outlook.

Game summary

• Final: Seattle Seahawks 20, Kansas City Chiefs 3.
• Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026.
• Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle.
• Top receiver: Jaxon Smith-Njigba — 9 catches, 150 yards, 1 touchdown.
• Seattle quarterback: Sam Darnold — 20/28, 257 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT.
• Rushing lead: Emanuel Wilson — 100 yards on 24 carries, 1 touchdown.
• Kansas City quarterback: Patrick Mahomes — 19/33, 165 passing yards, 1 interception.

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Sources

• NFL.com: Chiefs at Seahawks, Week 7 game centre — final score, scoring summary and official game statistics.
• NFL.com: Jaxon Smith-Njigba statistics — Week 7 receiving line.
• Seattle Seahawks: Rapid reactions to 20–3 win over Kansas City — team recap and performance context.
• Seattle Seahawks: Sam Darnold’s Week 7 performance — passing totals and offensive analysis.

Published October 27, 2026. This report covers the completed Week 7 game; current records and upcoming schedule details may change as the season progresses.