# Seahawks face Chiefs with Darnold's struggles

> Seahawks hope to beat Chiefs despite Darnold's recent interceptions.
- Title: Seahawks face Chiefs with Darnold's struggles · Seattletimes
- Summary: Seahawks hope to beat Chiefs despite Darnold's recent interceptions. Seahawks face Chiefs in Sunday game with Darnold throwing seven interceptions in four…
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/what-to-know-as-seahawks-host-patrick-mahomes-unbeaten-chiefs
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- Topics: seahawks, chiefs, patrick mahomes, sam darnold, nfl, lumen field, kansas city chiefs, seattle seahawks, running back, quarterback, interceptions, nfl games
## Seahawks host Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes plays his second career game against Seahawks after ACL injury.

> We have a hell of a guy coming into our house on sunday
## Mahomes' return
Mahomes returned to lead Chiefs to 5-0 start after December ACL injury.
## Darnold's struggles
Darnold threw seven interceptions in past four games after Super Bowl win.
## Seahawks defense
Seattle defense hasn't allowed 100-yard rusher in 35 games since October 2024.
## Key matchup
Darnold faces Chiefs defense allowing 16.6 points per game and fourth-lowest passer rating.
## Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Smith-Njigba has 12 receptions for 134 yards in latest game against Denver.
## Turnover numbers
Seattle defense forced 11 turnovers, tied with Green Bay for most in NFL.
## Injuries
Seahawks without Zach Charbonnet and Drake Thomas for at least one more week.
## Chiefs injuries
Chiefs without Rashee Rice and Jaylon Moore for Sunday game.
## Prediction
Seahawks predicted to win 21-19 against Chiefs.
## Key takeaway

Seahawks face Chiefs in Sunday game with Darnold throwing seven interceptions in four games.