The Seattle Seahawks return home to Lumen Field for a high-stakes Week 7 matchup under the Sunday Night Football lights against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs.
Game Details
Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) vs. Seattle Seahawks (3-3)
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 5:20 PM PDT
Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
Broadcast: NBC
Team Context & Form
Team Context & FormSeattle Seahawks (3-3): Seattle enters this primetime clash looking to bounce back from a tight 17-14 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos. Despite sitting at .500, the Seahawks’ offense has been high-flying, racking up the second-most total yards in the NFL so far this season (1,993 yards).
Kansas City Chiefs (4-0): Andy Reid‘s squad continues to roll, maintaining an unblemished record. Powered by Patrick Mahomes and a lethal red-zone attack, the Chiefs average 29.5 points per game.
Key Statistical Comparison
Key Statistical Comparison| Metric | Kansas City Chiefs | Seattle Seahawks |
| Points Per Game | 29.5 (3rd) | 24.7 |
| Passing Yards/Game | 249.8 | 225.0 |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 162.3 | 107.2 |
| Points Allowed/Game | 19.3 | 20.3 |
Players to Watch
Players to WatchPatrick Mahomes vs. Sam Darnold: Mahomes anchors the Chiefs’ offense with 1,037 passing yards and 9 touchdowns. On the other side, Sam Darnold has kept pace with 1,033 passing yards and 7 scores, though keeping turnovers in check will be critical against a smart Chiefs defense.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: The dynamic Seahawks wideout is having a stellar campaign, leading Seattle with 717 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns. He will be a focal point against Kansas City’s secondary.
Travis Kelce: Still the focal point of the Chiefs’ passing game, Kelce leads Kansas City with 246 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns.
Critical Matchup Factors
Red Zone Efficiency: The Chiefs lead the NFL in yards-after-catch within the red zone (85 yards). Seattle’s defense (led by linebacker Ernest Jones IV, who has 59 tackles) will need to limit explosive plays near the goal line.
Pass Rush vs. Protection: Interestingly, the Chiefs enter this game with just 3 total sacks on the season—fewest in the NFL. If Seattle’s offensive line can give Darnold clean pockets, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp could find room to exploit the secondary. Conversely, Leonard Williams (3 sacks for Seattle) will look to pressure Mahomes.
The Lumen Field Factor: Playing on Sunday night at home gives Seattle an elite atmosphere advantage, but slowing down Kansas City’s multi-faceted rushing and passing attack (averaging over 160 yards on the ground) will require a complete four-quarter defensive performance.
