Seahawks face Chiefs amid criticism over Kenneth Walker decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 12:07 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026

The Seattle Seahawks, suffering from a 17-14 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos on October 15, are set to face the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. The team's running game has come under scrutiny following general manager John Schneider's decision to let Kenneth Walker III leave, resulting in heightened criticism from former NFL player Richie Incognito. Walker, now with the Chiefs, has scored six touchdowns and leads the NFL in rushing yards, while the Seahawks have struggled to find consistency on the ground, totaling 643 rushing yards this season. The matchup at Lumen Field will feature increased pressure on Seattle’s defense as they aim for a critical win to improve their 3-3 record against Kansas City's 5-0 start.
- •Seahawks lost to the Broncos, 17-14, on October 15.
- •Kenneth Walker III signed with the Chiefs, totaling six touchdowns this season.
- •Seattle has only 643 rushing yards over six games, underperforming.
- •Game kicks off at Lumen Field at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks’ Kenneth Walker Decision Draws ‘Punch Himself’ Criticism Ahead of Chiefs Matchup
"The Seattle Seahawks enter Sunday night still stinging from a 17-14 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos on Oct. 15, where Sam Darnold was sacked five times and the offense managed just three points on its first eight drives. Now the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs are coming to town, and amid the Seahawks’ growing running […] The post Seahawks’ Kenneth Walker Decision Draws ‘Punch Himself’ Criticism Ahead of Chiefs Matchup appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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