The Kansas City Chiefs head to Seattle for Sunday Night Football, with Kenneth Walker facing his former team in a matchup that could put the spotlight on the running game. Walker rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns in the Chiefs’ win over the Chargers, continuing a productive season in Kansas City’s backfield. His ability to create yards after contact and make defenders miss gives the Chiefs another way to attack a Seattle defense that will need to contain him early.
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City offense will also look to keep the Seahawks’ defense off balance. Establishing the run can open up opportunities downfield and give Mahomes more options in the passing game. The Chiefs are coming off a 22-6 win over the Chargers, while playing on the road in Seattle presents a different challenge, particularly in a loud environment under the lights.
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold will try to bounce back after throwing multiple interceptions in a 17-14 overtime loss to Denver. Darnold has seven touchdown passes and seven interceptions this season, and protecting the football will be important against a Kansas City defense that held the Chargers to six points. The Chiefs and Seahawks meet Sunday night at 7:20 Central at Lumen Field.
