Chiefs Play Seahawks on Sunday Night Football in Week 7

The undefeated Kansas City Chiefs traveled to Lumen Field to face the Seattle Seahawks in a Week 7 Sunday Night Football matchup. Entering the prime-time game with a 5-0 record, the Chiefs looked to continue their strong start to the season against the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks.

At halftime, the Seahawks held a 10-0 lead over Kansas City. Seattle capitalized on strong third-down conversions and defensive pressure in the first half, while the Chiefs struggled to sustain offensive momentum after dealing with early penalties and low snaps.

Kansas City entered the contest shorthanded on both the offensive line and at wide receiver. The team announced that wide receiver Rashee Rice and offensive lineman Jaylon Moore were inactive due to injuries. Despite dealing with an ankle injury sustained in the previous game, veteran tight end Travis Kelce was active and expected to play without an official game-status designation.

For Seattle, running back Kenneth Walker III faced his former team for the first time since leaving in free agency. The Seahawks ruled out running back Zach Charbonnet due to a knee injury, while former Lee's Summit High School quarterback Drew Lock served as Seattle's emergency third quarterback.

Meanwhile, the status of pop superstar Taylor Swift drew pre-game attention as the Chiefs played their latest road contest. Swift, who married Kelce in the offseason, has attended all of Kansas City's home games this year, but her presence at Lumen Field was not confirmed prior to kickoff.

The Seahawks entered the evening seeking to rebound from a 17-14 loss to Denver, leaning on an elite pass rush that ranks high in defensive metrics. As the second half got underway, Kansas City faced the task of overcoming a double-digit deficit to preserve its undefeated record.