Chiefs most to blame for total Sunday Night Football no-show vs. Seahawks

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a devastating 20-3 defeat against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7 of the NFL season. This marked the Chiefs' first loss of the season and was widely considered one of their worst performances in recent memory. The Seahawks, on the other hand, emerged as the victors, employing a relentless approach that left the Chiefs struggling throughout the game.

Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City's star quarterback, had an abysmal outing against the Seahawks. He completed 19 of 33 passes for just 165 yards, with no touchdowns and one interception. Most notably, Mahomes failed to reach the red zone, a first in his 152 career starts with the Chiefs. He admitted that the team needed better play-action and movement to help their running back, Kenneth Walker III, succeed against Seattle's formidable defense.

Kenneth Walker III, Kansas City's primary running back, struggled tremendously against Seattle's defense. He amassed only 36 rushing yards on 14 carries, translating to just 2.6 yards per carry. His longest run of the day was for seven yards, and he failed to generate any significant plays due to relentless pressure from Seattle's defensive line.

The team's offensive line also failed to protect Mahomes effectively, leaving Walker without room to maneuver. Walker's poor performance placed immense pressure on the Chiefs' offense, which struggled to generate consistent drives. Their third-down conversions were dismal, going 3-for-11, while the Seahawks went 11-for-16. This significant discrepancy in execution allowed Seattle to maintain control of the game and ultimately secure the win.

Head Coach Andy Reid acknowledged the team's shortcomings, taking full responsibility for their lack of preparation. "All three phases, we struggled. So we’ve got to do better, and that’s my responsibility," he stated, emphasizing the need for improvement moving forward. The Chiefs will look to rectify their performance in their upcoming matchup against the Denver Broncos.