Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs Picks and Prediction for Friday August 28 2026
On Friday, the Seattle Seahawks (0-2) face off against the Kansas City Chiefs (0-2) at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri in Week 3 of the preseason. Get involved in the action with our free NFL picks.
Seattle vs. Kansas City Game Information
- August 28, 2026
- 8:00 PM EST
- Arrowhead Stadium
- ESPN Unlimited/KING 5/KSHB
Kansas City Form & Recent Results
Kansas City enters this matchup still searching for its first win of the preseason after dropping each of its first two games. In their most recent game, the Chiefs came up just short in a 16-15 loss to the Buccaneers in Tampa. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier had an up-and-down performance, completing 9 of his 17 pass attempts as he continued to get more reps in the offense. On the ground, running back Brashard Smith gave Kansas City a nice boost, finishing with 37 rushing yards on just six carries. In the passing game, wide receiver Jalen Royals stood out as one of the team’s most reliable targets, hauling in six receptions for 51 yards.
Even though the Chiefs were unable to finish the job, there were still some positives to take away from the game. Kansas City moved the chains 17 times and converted 5 of its 13 third-down opportunities, showing that the offense was able to sustain some drives, even if it struggled to turn those possessions into enough points. Through two preseason games, the Chiefs have allowed an average of 18 points per game, which is not a major concern but still leaves room for improvement. As they continue preparing for the regular season, Kansas City will be looking to clean up the little mistakes, build more consistency on both sides of the ball, and finally grab a preseason win to create some positive momentum after a disappointing finish to last year.
Seattle Form & Recent Results
Seattle comes into this matchup on the wrong side of the win-loss record, having dropped its first two games, just like the Chiefs. In their most recent outing, the Seahawks fell 19-16 to the Titans in Nashville in a game that stayed competitive until the end. Drew Lock looked sharp under center, completing 12 of his 14 passes and throwing a touchdown, giving Seattle some encouraging quarterback play despite the loss. The Seahawks also got a strong performance on the ground from Jacardia Wright, who led the team with 81 rushing yards on just eight carries and found the end zone. In the passing game, tight end Elijah Arroyo made the most of his opportunities, finishing with two catches for 50 yards and a touchdown.
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Seattle still had areas that needed improvement even with some positive stats from last week's game, especially on third down, where they converted just 3 of 9 attempts against Tennessee. Through two preseason games, the Seahawks have allowed an average of 18 points per game, which is not a major concern this early but is still something the coaching staff will want to clean up. Preseason results may not count in the standings, but teams still want to build rhythm, evaluate depth, and create some momentum heading into the regular season. With Kansas City also winless so far, both teams enter this game looking to get back on track and show progress before the preseason schedule wraps up.
Key Stats
- Seattle’s Drew Lock this preseason: 12-for-14, 1 TD
- Kansas City’s Garrett Nussmeier this preseason: 9-for-17
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- KC -1.5; O/U 36.5
Seattle vs. Kansas City Picks and Prediction
Both the Seahawks and Chiefs are still searching for their first win of the preseason after opening 0-2. Kansas City will have a little extra motivation playing in front of its home fans, and the Chiefs would love to give the crowd something to cheer about before the regular season gets underway. Seattle, meanwhile, will want to come out aggressive and set the tone early. The Seahawks are hoping to grab their first preseason victory while also handing Kansas City a third straight loss. Even though the games don’t count in the standings, both teams are using these matchups to sharpen their roster, build rhythm, and evaluate depth. Looking ahead, the expectations are much bigger than preseason results. The Seahawks and Chiefs both have playoff ambitions, and their ultimate goal is the same, which is to be the team lifting the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season. Final Score Prediction, Seattle Seahawks win 22-20.
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