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Seahawks' 2026 Opener: Chiefs Out, Who's In?
1 Apr
Summary
- Chiefs' 2026 opener is unlikely due to Mahomes' injury.
- Walker's return not enough to make Chiefs a prime candidate.
- 49ers and Rams will play in Australia.
The Seattle Seahawks are less than two months away from revealing their 2026 schedule, with their Week 1 opponent expected to be announced soon. However, the Kansas City Chiefs appear unlikely to be the team that kicks off the Seahawks' season on September 9 at Lumen Field. The Chiefs' chances were diminished following Patrick Mahomes' ACL tear last December, which hampered their performance and ended their streak of Super Bowl appearances.
Kenneth Walker, the Seahawks' Super Bowl MVP, is mentioned as a high-profile addition to the Chiefs' offense. However, with Justin Fields anticipated as the starting quarterback in Mahomes' absence, this may not be enough to secure the opening night slot. The Chiefs finished with a 6-11 record, with injuries playing a role in their struggles, even before Mahomes' injury.
Adding to the uncertainty for the Seahawks' opener, the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams are scheduled to play in Australia. With the Chiefs seemingly out of the running, the Seahawks' Week 1 foe remains to be determined.
