Seahawks' defense clamps down on Kenneth Walker III, hand the Chiefs their first loss of the season
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3, handing them their first loss of the season behind a dominant defensive performance. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the Seahawks' offense with 150 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Why it matters
This game significantly impacts the NFL standings and highlights the defensive capabilities of the Seahawks against a top-tier opponent.
The Seattle Seahawks weren't going to let their old friend, Kenneth Walker III, beat them. Their defense wasn't interested in letting any of the Kansas City Chiefs do anything. The Seahawks had a spectacular defensive performance, shutting out the Chiefs in the first half and then keeping them out of the end zone in the second half on the way to a 20-3 win. Walker, the Super Bowl MVP with Seattle last season, had 36 yards rushing. No Chief had more than 44 yards receiving. It was complete domination by the Seahawks.It was the first time the Chiefs failed to reach the red zone in any of Patrick Mahomes' career starts, according to NBC Sports. It was the Chiefs' first loss of the season as they fell to 5-1. The Seahawks are 4-3 with the win.
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