Seahawks rally behind Sam Darnold to defeat Chiefs 20-3 in Week 7
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Last updated Oct 26, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 on October 26, 2026, marking a much-needed turnaround after back-to-back losses. Sam Darnold, despite one interception, delivered a strong performance with 257 passing yards and a touchdown, helping to reestablish the Seahawks as Super Bowl contenders. Seattle's defense suffocated Patrick Mahomes, limiting the Chiefs to just three points and forcing an interception. Darnold's improved decision-making and an effective running game led by Emanuel Wilson, who rushed for 100 yards, were critical to the victory. This game reaffirms the Seahawks' ability to compete with the league's elite as they look ahead in the season.
- •Seahawks control the game, especially in the second half.
- •Darnold completes 20 of 28 passes for 257 yards and one touchdown.
- •Wilson rushes for 100 yards and a touchdown, supporting the offense.
- •Seattle's defense holds the Chiefs to 213 total yards and no touchdowns.
- •The Seahawks convert 11 of 16 third-down attempts, maintaining possession.
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks look like Super Bowl contender again vs. Chiefs because Sam Darnold only made 1 boneheaded mistake
"The Seattle Seahawks desperately needed a response. Sam Darnold finally gave it to them. His performance made their Super Bowl ambitions believable again. After costly interceptions helped sink Seattle in consecutive losses to San Francisco and Denver, the veteran quarterback delivered a far cleaner outing against the previously unbeaten Kansas […] The post Seahawks look like Super Bowl contender again vs. Chiefs because Sam Darnold only made 1 boneheaded mistake appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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