Chiefs vs Seahawks predictions, graded
Kansas City Chiefs at Seattle Seahawks · Week 7, 2026 · Sun, Oct 25 · Final: Chiefs 3, Seahawks 20 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Chiefs vs Seahawks? Of 19 pundits with a call on record, 11 take the Seahawks and 8 take the Chiefs. 9 named a score; the median has the Seahawks by 1. The Seahawks won 20-3, so 11 of 19 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 54 out of 100.
Who the room took
19 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callChiefs vs Seahawks picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS SportsChiefs 4, Seahawks 1
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)Seahawks 1, Chiefs 1
- Football 301 with Nate Tice (podcast)all 2 Chiefs
- Fox Sportsall 2 Seahawks
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Seahawks
The other 6 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Seahawks 5, Chiefs 1.
Chiefs vs Seahawks score predictions
9 pundits named a score; the median call is Seahawks by 1, and the final was Seahawks by 17.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Chris SimmsSeahawks 21, Chiefs 17Close · 69
- John BreechChiefs 27, Seahawks 20Miss · 26
- Jared DubinSeahawks 20, Chiefs 17Close · 67
- Jordan DajaniChiefs 23, Seahawks 21Miss · 14
- Richard ShermanSeahawks 30, Chiefs 27Close · 67
- Mitchell EisensteinSeahawks 20, Chiefs 19Close · 62
- Tyler SullivanChiefs 24, Seahawks 23Miss · 12
- Pete PriscoChiefs 23, Seahawks 17Miss · 24
- Eric WilliamsSeahawks 28, Chiefs 24Close · 69
Chiefs at Seahawks: how they came in
The Chiefs are 5-0 and have won 5 straight; the Seahawks are 3-3 and have lost 2 straight. On win totals, 8 pundits put the Chiefs at 10.4 wins on average, and 11 pundits put the Seahawks at 10.5 wins on average.
Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
- Record coming in
- 5-0 · won 5 straight · 140 scored, 83 allowed
- Last games
- W 22-6 vs Chargers Week 6
- W 30-27 at Raiders Week 4
- W 24-10 at Dolphins Week 3
- Unit ranks
- offense 4th, defense 8th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 6-11
- Win-total calls
- 8 pundits · average 10.4 · 9 to 13 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 4 of 5 Chiefs games
- Record coming in
- 3-3 · lost 2 straight · 148 scored, 122 allowed
- Last games
- L 14-17 at Broncos Week 6
- L 29-32 vs 49ers Week 5
- W 30-23 vs Chargers Week 4
- Unit ranks
- offense 18th, defense 2nd of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 14-3
- Win-total calls
- 12 pundits · average 10.5 · 4 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 3 of 6 Seahawks games
Chiefs and Seahawks players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Chiefs
- Patrick MahomesStarting QB · QB
2,037 passing yards · 14 TD, 4 INT · 67.3% completions · 8 games · 11th in the NFL in passing yards
Patrick Mahomes to stay with Kansas City Chiefs
“QB Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Patrick Mahomes to be 1st on the depth chart
“Signs are pointing toward Patrick Mahomes being out there... if he's on the field, he's out there not because they think he's 85%.” the article →
- Kenneth Walker IIIRB1 · RB
872 rushing yards on 159 carries · 11 TD · 26 catches for 172 · 8 games · 2nd in the NFL in rushing yards
Kenneth Walker III to win MVP
“If he stays healthy, Walker has a good chance at becoming the fitst non-quarterback to win league MVP since Adrian Peterson did so back in 2012.” the article →
Kenneth Walker III to finish top 4 at his position, by fantasy points
“Fitz, where is Kenneth Walker for the rest of the season? Running back four, behind the big three of Gibbs, Bijan, and McCaffrey.” the article →
- Josh DownsWR1 · WR
33 catches for 354 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 51st in the NFL in receiving yards
Josh Downs to move to Pittsburgh Steelers
“Trade 4 Steelers receive: Josh Downs Colts receive: 2027 third-round pick” the article →
Josh Downs to move to Los Angeles Rams
“What about the Rams? ... And I think if Downs went to the Rams, I could see having him as a wide receiver three the rest of the way.” the article →
- Travis KelceTE1 · TE
33 catches for 482 yards · 2 TD · 8 games · 26th in the NFL in receiving yards
Travis Kelce to finish top 8 at his position, by fantasy points
“Travis Kelsey at tight end rest of season. Where is he at for you, Fitz? TE8.” the article →
Travis Kelce to record 78 receptions
“If Kelce continues to average 4.6 receptions per game, he will finish the year with 78 catches if he plays all 17 games at the average.” the article →
- George KarlaftisSack leader · DE
4 sacks · 14 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
George Karlaftis to be 1st on the depth chart
“are expected to start George Karlaftis and Ashton Gillotte on the edge, with rookie R Mason Thomas sprinkled in” the article →
- Nick BoltonTackle leader · LB
38 solo tackles · 8 games · 11th in the NFL in solo tackles
Seahawks
- Drew LockStarting QB · QB
597 passing yards · 5 TD, 0 INT · 71.1% completions · 3 games · 36th in the NFL in passing yards
“Drew Lock has a good chance to recover enough from his oblique injury to play against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 10.” the article →
Drew Lock to be 1st on the depth chart
“putting Drew Lock in line to make his first start for Seattle since 2023” the article →
- Emanuel WilsonRB1 · RB
403 rushing yards on 111 carries · 4 TD · 6 catches for 65 · 7 games · 21st in the NFL in rushing yards
Emanuel Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“With him out of the lineup, Emanuel Wilson and George Holani will take over as Sam Darnold's partners in the backfield.” the article →
Emanuel Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Wilson is likely to be the primary runner once again while Price and Zach Charbonnet remain sidelined.” the article →
- Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR1 · WR
71 catches for 1,036 yards · 9 TD · 9 games · 1st in the NFL in receiving yards
Jaxon Smith-Njigba to win NFL Offensive Player of the Year
“If he keeps it up, he could be the first back-to-back NFL Offensive Player of the Year since Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk won it three times in a row, from 1999 through 2001.” the article →
Jaxon Smith-Njigba to be 1st on the depth chart
“We still fully expect Smith-Njigba to lead Seattle in targets and for this passing game to run through him again” the article →
- AJ BarnerTE1 · TE
23 catches for 210 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 120th in the NFL in receiving yards
AJ Barner to outplay his draft cost (late-round)
“Consider Barner a midrange to low-end TE2 for 2026 fantasy drafts.” the article →
- Byron Murphy IISack leader · DT
4 sacks · 13 solo tackles · 9 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
Byron Murphy II to sign a new deal with Seattle Seahawks
“ESPN's reporter Dan Graziano believes Murphy could be the first and biggest player to get a luxurious extension following a tremendous third breakout season.” the article →
Byron Murphy II to make All-Pro
“the 6-foot-0, 306-pounder is ready to take his game up a notch as an All-Pro-caliber defender at the line” the article →
- Ernest JonesTackle leader · LB
3 sacks · 44 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Chiefs at Seahawks
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Seattle Seahawks to beat Chiefs
I like the Seahawks winning Monday night.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Seahawks
I'm gonna take the Chiefs. Yeah. Now they're getting three points. I think they win.
Seattle Seahawks 21 — Chiefs 17
I am gonna take the Seahawks to win this 20 to 17... I'll take the Seahawks to cover. Let's make it 21 to 17.
Seattle Seahawks to beat Kansas City
I guess I just lean Seattle just because I do think it's must win.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Seahawks
I think Kansas City, you know, gets this one on the road in Seattle.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Seahawks
I'm going with the Chiefs, but I still think the Seahawks are a very good team. But, man, the the Chiefs just have a lot of natural answers, advantages.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Seattle Seahawks
Chiefs favored by two and a half. We're gonna go with the Chiefs.
Kansas City Chiefs 27 — Seahawks 20
John Breech — Chiefs (+2.5) 27-20 over Seahawks. From me: "This is the Kenneth Walker revenge game."
Kansas City Chiefs 23 — Seahawks 21
I'm expecting an epic revenge game. Give me the Chiefs. … Prediction: Chiefs 23, Seahawks 21
Seattle Seahawks 20 — Chiefs 17
I'll take the Seahawks in a low-scoring game. … Prediction: Seahawks 20, Chiefs 17
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Seattle Seahawks
If that persists in this matchup, you're giving Mahomes and old buddy Kenneth Walker III short fields that they'll almost certainly take advantage of to stay undefeated this season.
Seattle Seahawks to beat Chiefs
This is a defensive showcase game for me. I think they get right back on track here with this one, and the Chiefs get their first loss.
Seattle Seahawks 20 — Kansas City Chiefs 19
Seattle comes out on top in a tight one, 20-19.
Seattle Seahawks 30 — Kansas City Chiefs 27
I got this one, 30-27, Seattle Seahawks winning at Lumen Field and getting back the respect they deserve as the reigning Super Bowl champs.
Kansas City Chiefs 24 — Seahawks 23
Chiefs at Seahawks Projected score : Chiefs 24, Seahawks 23
Kansas City Chiefs 23 — Seahawks 17
Pick: Chiefs 23, Seahawks 17
Kansas City Chiefs 27 — Seahawks 20
PICK: Chiefs (+2.5) 27-20 over Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks to beat Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs: Week 7 @ Seahawks ... Seattle should put Kansas City in the loss column, finally.
Seattle Seahawks 28 — Chiefs 24
Score prediction: Seahawks 28, Chiefs 24
Seattle Seahawks to beat Kansas City Chiefs
Week seven, At Seattle, Sunday Night Football, loss.
Seattle Seahawks to beat Kansas City
Two and a half, two and a half Seattle three. Probably lose. So, you know I mean, they have not won a preseason.
Seattle Seahawks to beat Chiefs
Chiefs (First loss: at Seahawks in Week 7)
Seattle Seahawks to beat Chiefs
Chiefs (at Seahawks). ... they give us a Super Bowl-worthy show here with the Seahawks coming out on top.