Seahawks hand Chiefs first loss with 20-3 win

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 on Sunday, handing Kansas City its first loss of the 2026 season and ending the team’s unbeaten start. Seattle’s defense held the Chiefs to three points, while receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the Seahawks’ offense with nine catches for 150 yards and a touchdown. The result marked a sharp contrast with Kansas City’s first five games, all of which it had won. The Chiefs managed 213 total yards, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 165 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. Kansas City also failed to reach the red zone, according to game coverage. Smith-Njigba’s touchdown came after Mahomes threw an interception. Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold then found Smith-Njigba for a 28-yard score, giving the Seahawks a 10-0 lead. The receiver’s nine catches produced 150 receiving yards, while the Chiefs limited former Seattle running back Kenneth Walker III to 36 yards on 14 carries. Kansas City’s offense faced pressure throughout the game. One account put Seattle’s pressure rate at 53%, and described Mahomes as frequently under duress. The Chiefs also had two missed field goals by Harrison Butker, from 58 and 45 yards. Their...