Seahawks limit Chiefs' Kenneth Walker III in Seattle return

Key Points:

• Kenneth Walker III had a disappointing return to Seattle, rushing for a season-low 36 yards on 14 attempts in the Kansas City Chiefs' 20-3 loss to the Seahawks, and chose not to engage with his former teammates after the game.
• The Seahawks' defense successfully limited Walker, holding him under 100 rushing yards for the first time this season and preventing any single carry from gaining more than 10 yards, employing nickel and dime packages on every snap.
• Injuries to key Chiefs players, including tackles Josh Simmons and Jaylon Moore and receivers Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton, hampered the offense, contributing to their inability to reach the red zone for the first time in Patrick Mahomes' 153 starts.
• Mahomes completed all four targets to Walker for 21 receiving yards but acknowledged the need for better offensive support to prevent defenses from stacking the box and stifling the run game.
• Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori admitted the defense was motivated to hold Walker under 100 yards, a goal they achieved, helping Seattle secure a dominant defensive performance in a primetime victory.