Suffocating defense, JSN lift Seahawks to victory — SkimNews
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- Seattle Seahawks defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3, snapping a two-game losing streak and improving to 4-3 amid a strong defensive performance and Jaxon Smith-Njigba's breakout game
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded 150 receiving yards and now leads the NFL with 867 receiving yards and eight touchdowns through seven games, becoming the first player since 1966 to reach those marks in his team's first seven games
- Mike Macdonald's defense held Kenneth Walker III to 36 yards on 14 carries, extending its streak to 36 consecutive games without allowing a 100-yard rusher — the longest active streak in the NFL
- Sam Darnold threw for 257 yards and a touchdown on 20-of-28 passing, avoided a sack after being sacked five times in each of the prior two games, but also threw his eighth interception in five games
- Kansas City Chiefs failed to reach the red zone, managed only 213 total yards, and missed a field goal as their offense struggled without starting tackles Josh Simmons and Jaylon Moore and receivers Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton
- Nohl Williams intercepted a Sam Darnold pass and returned it 65 yards, providing the Chiefs' only offensive spark in a game where their defense allowed 11-of-16 third-down conversions
Why it matters: The Seahawks gain ground in the NFC West with a statement win over the league's last undefeated team, while the Chiefs' offensive vulnerabilities — exposed by injuries and Seattle's defense — raise urgency for GM Brett Veach to address the wide receiver corps before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
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