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Chiefs at Seahawks: Seattle’s next home test comes under the lights
By Victory Pulse · Published October 16, 2026 · Early preview
Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 8:20 p.m. ET / 5:20 p.m. PT · Lumen Field · NBC
Kansas City’s visit gives Seattle a prime-time home matchup to prepare for. With this game still more than a week away, our early focus is on the situations that can decide a close contest rather than projecting a lineup before game week.
Keep the offense ahead of the chains
Seattle’s opening-down decisions will be our first checkpoint. Efficient gains can preserve the full playbook; penalties and negative plays can leave the offense asking its protection to hold up in predictable passing situations. Watch whether drives contain several manageable decisions rather than one rescue play.
Make home field count on third down
Crowd noise matters most when the defense has earned a favorable down and distance. Seattle needs clean tackling on early downs, then coordinated pressure that does not sacrifice coverage discipline. A hurried throw is useful only if the defense finishes the possession.
The Victory Pulse view
This is an early look, not a final injury or personnel report. Our game-week update will focus on confirmed availability. For now, the key question is whether Seattle can combine efficient possessions with a defense that limits extra chances.
Sources & game information
Schedule details checked October 16, 2026. The sections above are Victory Pulse analysis. Times and broadcast information may change.