Seahawks Defeat Chiefs 20-3 Behind Smith-Njigba’s Big Night

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 on Sunday night, pairing a touchdown-free defensive performance with Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s 150 receiving yards to earn a convincing Week 7 victory. Before 68,740 fans at Lumen Field, Seattle combined productive passing, a 100-yard rushing effort and steady defensive work to move to 4-3.

Kansas City finished with only a third-quarter field goal and left Seattle at 5-1. The Chiefs remained in a strong position overall, but this regular-season matchup offered little offensive reward against a Seahawks team that allowed no points in three of the four quarters.

Seattle Builds Its Advantage Before Halftime

A scoreless opening quarter gave neither team an early edge. Seattle changed that in the second, producing all 10 points scored in the period and taking a 10-0 lead into halftime. That separation mattered: Kansas City never put together the scoring response needed to erase it.

Both teams scored three points in the third quarter, leaving Seattle ahead 13-3 entering the fourth. The Chiefs finally had points on the board, but they had not reduced their halftime deficit. For Seattle, matching Kansas City’s output preserved a valuable two-score cushion.

The Seahawks then added seven unanswered points in the final quarter to complete the 20-3 result. There was no late comeback or overtime finish; Seattle’s final-period scoring and another scoreless quarter from Kansas City settled the outcome in regulation.

Key Performers: Seattle’s Offensive Leaders Deliver

Sam Darnold: 20/28, 257 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT. Darnold completed 71.4% of his passes and supplied enough production to complement Seattle’s defense. His interception was a blemish, but Kansas City’s three-point total meant that turnover did not translate into a sustained scoring challenge.

Emanuel Wilson: 24 CAR, 100 YDS, 1 TD. Wilson reached the century mark on a substantial workload, averaging 4.2 yards per carry. His rushing touchdown gave Seattle a scoring contribution on the ground to go with Darnold’s touchdown pass, providing balance rather than requiring the passing game to carry the entire offense.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 9 REC, 150 YDS, 1 TD. Smith-Njigba was the game’s leading receiver and Seattle’s biggest individual source of yardage through the air. He averaged 16.7 yards per reception and accounted for Darnold’s lone passing touchdown, making his production central to the Seahawks’ offensive success.

NerdSports Stat: Jaxon Smith-Njigba accounted for 58.4% of Sam Darnold’s 257 passing yards, turning nine receptions into 150 yards.

What the Result Means

Seattle improved to 3-1 at home, an encouraging foundation as it works to strengthen its playoff position. Kansas City’s 5-1 record still provides a strong platform, but its offense needs a response before hosting Denver on Sunday, November 1, at 1:25 PM PST. The Seahawks will look to build on this performance when Chicago visits on Monday night.

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