Kansas City Chiefs star running back Kenneth Walker III faced a tough return to his former team during Sunday night’s 20-3 defeat against the Seattle Seahawks.
A Tough Homecoming in Seattle
Entering the matchup with a league-leading 665 rushing yards, Walker was restricted to a season-low 36 yards across 14 carries as the Chiefs dropped their first game of the season. This contest marked the first occasion of a Super Bowl MVP playing against his former club in the subsequent season.
Members of the Seattle defense acknowledged that containing Walker served as a primary objective for the team. Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori told ESPN’s Nate Taylor that he and his defensive teammates were specifically motivated to hold the running back under 100 yards and deliver a standout performance on defense.
Postgame Reactions and Upcoming Games
With this result, Seattle extended its streak to 36 straight games, including the postseason, without surrendering a 100-yard rusher. Following the final whistle, Walker walked directly to the visiting locker room at Lumen Field instead of interacting with his former teammates, explaining that his frustration over the loss and seeing the team celebrate prompted his departure.
The Seahawks, holding a 4-3 record, look to maintain their winning momentum during another primetime contest in Week 8 against the 5-2 Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football.
