Seahawks, Chiefs Finish Preseason in 9-9 Tie

The Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs finished in a 9-9 tie Friday night at Arrowhead Stadium, with Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe’s 223-yard, one-touchdown passing performance supplying the game’s biggest offensive storyline in the 2026 preseason finale.

There was no overtime and no winner in Kansas City. Instead, the teams traded scoring stretches through four quarters before the Chiefs’ fourth-quarter points drew them level for good. Seattle and Kansas City each left the field at 0-2-1 in the preseason, having played a disciplined, low-scoring contest that offered plenty of evaluation opportunities before the regular season arrives.

A tight game from the opening kick

The first quarter set the tone: Seattle and Kansas City each posted three points, keeping the game even at 3-3. The Chiefs took a 6-3 advantage into halftime after scoring the only points of the second quarter, but the Seahawks answered after the break.

Seattle scored six unanswered points in the third quarter to move in front 9-6. That swing gave the Seahawks a chance to close out a road win, but Kansas City’s defense kept the margin within one score and the offense produced three points in the fourth quarter to create the final 9-9 deadlock.

Neither club found a deciding score in the closing period, so this preseason matchup ended without the two-minute-drill finish, game-winning field goal, or final red-zone conversion that would have separated the teams. In a game with just 18 total points, every possession and each scoring opportunity carried added importance.

Key performers

Jalen Milroe, Seahawks: Milroe completed 16 of 26 passes for 223 yards and one touchdown. He was the game’s passing-yardage leader and consistently gave Seattle’s offense a path to move the chains. In a preseason setting, the combination of 223 yards, a touchdown pass, and 16 completions gave Seattle a meaningful look at its quarterback depth.

Brashard Smith, Chiefs: Smith led all rushers with 16 carries for 72 yards. Kansas City leaned on him for a steady workload, and his 4.5 yards per carry helped the Chiefs maintain offensive balance in a game where explosive scoring plays were limited.

Cody White, Seahawks: White led all receivers with three catches for 69 yards. His 23.0 yards per reception stood out, as he generated chunk-yardage opportunities for Milroe and helped Seattle build its third-quarter lead.

NerdSports Stat: Seattle’s 223 passing yards from Jalen Milroe accounted for 69 of Cody White’s receiving yards on just three catches, meaning White produced nearly 31% of Milroe’s passing output.

What the tie means

Preseason results do not count toward the regular-season standings, but the 9-9 finish still leaves both teams with useful tape. Seattle can point to Milroe’s productive night and a defense that limited Kansas City to nine points. The Chiefs can take encouragement from Smith’s dependable rushing production and their ability to erase a second-half deficit.

The Seahawks now turn their attention to a September 9 preseason meeting with the New England Patriots, while the Chiefs will prepare to host the Denver Broncos on September 14. With roster decisions and regular-season roles taking shape, both clubs will look to turn this tie into momentum for what comes next.

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