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Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs – NFL Prediction

Published Aug 27, 2026
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Seattle just handed Devon Witherspoon a massive $132 million contract extension and brought in Trevon Diggs to bolster their secondary, showing this front office is going all-in. Meanwhile, Kansas City is stuck in a brutal five-game losing streak while Patrick Mahomes works his way back from knee surgery. Can the Chiefs generate any offensive spark to make this competitive? I am not holding my breath.

Seattle Seahawks – Team Analysis

Date Stage Opponent Score Result
2026-08-24 Pre Season @ Tennessee Titans 16-19 L
2026-08-16 Pre Season vs Dallas Cowboys 7-17 L
2026-02-08 Post Season @ New England Patriots 29-13 W
2026-01-25 Post Season vs Los Angeles Rams 31-27 W
2026-01-18 Post Season vs San Francisco 49ers 41-6 W
Stat Value
Avg Points Scored 24.8 pts/game
Avg Points Conceded 16.4 pts/game
Current Form LLWWW
Total Yards 332.2 yards/game
Passing Yards 185.4 yards/game
Rushing Yards 146.8 yards/game
Turnovers 0.4/game

Seattle’s ground game is pushing around defense after defense, averaging around 147 rushing yards while taking care of the football with just 0.4 turnovers a game. They dropped 41 on San Francisco and put up 31 against the Rams when the pressure was on.

What I love about this Seahawks squad is how complete they look overall despite dealing with Zach Charbonnet on the PUP list. They rack up north of 330 total yards per contest, and when your offense stays ahead of the chains, your defense gets to play with a lead. Sure, dropping recent games to Dallas 17-7 and Tennessee 19-16 stings a bit, but remember this group crushed New England 29-13 earlier in the year. With Witherspoon locked in long term and Diggs added to the mix, Seattle holds all the cards here.

Kansas City Chiefs – Team Analysis

Date Stage Opponent Score Result
2026-08-22 Pre Season @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 15-16 L
2026-08-15 Pre Season vs Los Angeles Rams 12-20 L
2026-01-04 Regular Season @ Las Vegas Raiders 12-14 L
2025-12-26 Regular Season vs Denver Broncos 13-20 L
2025-12-21 Regular Season @ Tennessee Titans 9-26 L
Stat Value
Avg Points Scored 12.2 pts/game
Avg Points Conceded 19.2 pts/game
Current Form LLLLL
Total Yards 190.6 yards/game
Passing Yards 112.2 yards/game
Rushing Yards 78.4 yards/game
Turnovers 1.4/game

Look at Kansas City’s numbers right now and try not to cringe. They are averaging under 200 total yards per game, managed a meager 112 passing yards on average, and have dropped five straight games, including an ugly 26-9 loss to Tennessee and a 16-15 heartbreaker against Tampa Bay. Andy Reid has given praise to seventh-round rookie Garrett Nussmeier in his backup QB battle with trade acquisition Justin Fields, but when starter Patrick Mahomes is listed as questionable while recovering from ACL and LCL surgery, you are walking on thin ice. They acquired guard Josh Ezeudu and signed Kenneth Walker III to a deal with nearly $29 million guaranteed, but none of that fixes this stalled offense overnight.

Can this group even manage two touchdowns against top-tier competition? Their recent form says no chance, and coughing up 1.4 turnovers a game against an aggressive Seattle secondary is a recipe for disaster.

Head-to-Head Record

Date Stage Match Score Winner
2025-08-16 Pre Season Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs 33-16 Seattle Seahawks
2022-12-24 Regular Season Kansas City Chiefs vs Seattle Seahawks 24-10 Kansas City Chiefs
Team Wins
Seattle Seahawks 1
Draws 0
Kansas City Chiefs 1

Seattle blew out Kansas City 33-16 in their last meeting back in August 2025, though the Chiefs did grab a 24-10 victory in late 2022. But forget 2022 because it means nothing today. The talent gap between these two rosters right now is massive, and Seattle’s dominant 17-point win last summer is much closer to the reality we will see on the field this time around.

Team News & Key Players

Seattle Seahawks – Key Players

No player statistics available for Seattle Seahawks this season.

Kansas City Chiefs – Key Players

No player statistics available for Kansas City Chiefs this season.

Injury Report

Seattle Seahawks:

Player Status Injury Details
Brandon Pili Questionable Lower Leg – Questionable for Week 1 vs. New England
Julian Neal Questionable Leg – Questionable for Week 1 vs. New England
Tory Horton Questionable Undisclosed – Questionable for Week 1 vs. New England
Emanuel Wilson Questionable Hamstring – Questionable for Week 1 vs. New England
Mason Richman Questionable Knee – Questionable for Week 1 vs. New England
Bud Clark Ankle Out
Rodney Thomas II Questionable Hand – Questionable for Week 1 vs. New England
Jake Bobo I.L. I.L. – Knee
Shemar Jean-Charles I.L. I.L. – Undisclosed
Robbie Ouzts I.L. I.L. – Neck
Nick Emmanwori Questionable Ankle – Questionable for Week 1 vs. New England
Joseph Vaughn I.L. I.L. – Undisclosed
Zach Charbonnet PUP Knee – ACL – Physically Unable to Perform. Expected Return – Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs:

Player Status Injury Details
Jeff Caldwell Questionable Knee – Questionable
Jason Godrick Questionable Ankle – Questionable for Week 1 vs. Denver
Xavier Worthy Questionable Shoulder – Questionable for Week 1 vs. Denver
Omarr NormanLott PUP Knee – ACL – Physically Unable to Perform. Expected Return – Week 1
Kader Kohou Questionable Knee – Questionable for Week 1 vs. Denver
Drue Tranquill Questionable Back – Questionable for Week 1 vs. Denver
Trey Smith Questionable Hip – Questionable for Week 1 vs. Denver
Tyreke Smith Questionable Hamstring – Questionable for Week 1 vs. Denver
Alohi Gilman Questionable Back – Questionable for Week 1 vs. Denver
Matt Waletzko I.L. I.L. – Undisclosed
Patrick Mahomes Questionable Knee – ACL – Questionable for Week 1 vs. Denver
Ashton Gillotte Questionable Foot – Questionable for Week 1 vs. Denver
Ethan Downs I.L. I.L. – Knee – ACL
John Michael Gyllenborg I.L. I.L. – Knee

Patrick Mahomes being questionable after major knee surgery hangs over Kansas City’s entire game plan. On the other side, Seattle having Zach Charbonnet on the PUP list barely slows down a rushing attack that continues to produce.

Betting Analysis & Tips

Market Selection Odds
Moneyline Seattle Seahawks 1.67
Moneyline Kansas City Chiefs 2.07
Total Over/Under 36.0

Wolfbet odds have Seattle at 1.67 and Kansas City at 2.07, but our analysis points to a runaway victory for the home side. I see huge value in Seattle covering the spread and controlling the game script from the opening kickoff. The total line sits at 36.0, and given Kansas City’s scoring drought, taking the under or backing Seattle’s team total is the smartest play on the board.

Final Prediction

I am taking Seattle to handle business easily and cruise to a victory. My gut says Kansas City’s offensive struggles are way too deep to fix against a talented defense, so give me the Seahawks minus the points all day.

Predicted Score Seattle Seahawks 30 – 7 Kansas City Chiefs
Most Likely Result Seattle Seahawks Win

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Daniel Murphy
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