Smith-Njigba has banner day, Seahawks' defense stifles Chiefs

Key Points:

• The Seattle Seahawks defeated the previously unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs 20-3, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba leading the offense with 150 receiving yards and strong defensive play limiting Kenneth Walker III to 36 rushing yards.
• Seahawks’ defense, coached by Mike Macdonald, extended its NFL record streak to 36 consecutive games without allowing a 100-yard rusher, significantly stifling the Chiefs' rushing attack despite Walker's strong season start.
• Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold showed improvement with 257 passing yards and a touchdown but threw his eighth interception in five games, though the offense converted 11 of 16 third downs to support the win.
• The Chiefs struggled offensively without key players and failed to reach the red zone, with Patrick Mahomes pressured heavily and limited to 37 first-half passing yards, while their defense allowed Seattle to dominate possession and convert third downs.
• Kansas City’s wide receiver corps underperformed due to injuries, prompting potential interest from GM Brett Veach in acquiring additional receivers before the trade deadline to bolster the offense.