Chiefs-Seahawks: 4 instant takeaways from deflating loss in Seattle
The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a 20-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, marking their first defeat of the season. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes struggled with performance and ball security throughout the game.
Why it matters
As a high-profile team, the Chiefs' performance impacts NFL standings and playoff projections.
On Sunday evening, the Kansas City Chiefs lost their first game of the season 20-3 to the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Here are four rapidly written takeaways from the game:
1. Patrick Mahomes feels the backup offensive tackles
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes looked uncomfortable from the pocket against the Seahawks, and it’s a reminder that his pocket presence and confidence can be temporarily skewed when he isn’t familiar with who’s protecting him. We’ve seen it throughout his career when backups are plugged in; it can take him time to adjust, and he didn’t seem to settle into this game until the fourth quarter.
Mahomes finished with five yards per pass attempt and a 58.3 passer rating, the fifth-lowest marks of his career in both categories. Mahomes has played in 131 career games.
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