Kansas City visits Seattle on Sunday night at 8:20 p.m. Eastern on NBC. The Chiefs are 5–0 and the Seahawks are 3–3.
Reported facts: records, availability and the market
Kansas City’s final injury report ruled out receivers Rashee Rice and Brashard Smith and tackle Jaylon Moore. Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed is questionable; Patrick Mahomes practiced fully Friday and carries no game designation.
Seattle ruled out running back Zach Charbonnet and linebacker Drake Thomas. Nick Emmanwori, Demarcus Lawrence, Drew Lock, Uchenna Nwosu and Connor O’Toole were listed questionable.
ISR analysis: locate the replacement responsibility
The receiving absences do not remove every Kansas City passing option, but they change how targets, motion and route depth can be distributed. Watch which player handles the intermediate work and whether Seattle can pressure without weakening coverage elsewhere.
Seattle’s linebacker availability matters against formation changes and short-area routes. A defensive substitution can affect communication even when the replacement makes the tackle.
Factors to watch
- Kansas City’s target distribution without Rice.
- Seattle’s linebacker communication against motion.
- Mahomes’ movement and timing after a full Friday practice.
- Third-down pressure without exposing an easy outlet.
Market snapshot and source check
Source: DraftKings odds displayed by ESPN’s game page, checked October 25, 2026, 7:25 a.m. EDT. Displayed line: SEA -3; total 42.5. This is a timestamped source snapshot, not a closing-line claim or a betting recommendation. Availability may change before kickoff.
