Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs, Beat Seahawks 24-10 at Chilly Arrowhead: Live In-Game Updates
The Seattle Seahawks visit the Kansas City Chiefs for a Christmas Eve matchup Saturday at Arrowhead with sights set on keeping their playoff hopes alive.
The Seahawks (7-7) will have to try and pull off the upset in freezing temperatures over a Chiefs team (11-3) that could potentially jump into first place in the AFC with a win.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will present the biggest of challenges for a Seahawks defense that has struggled recently.
"You can't rest," Carroll said of facing Mahomes. "Unique plays are available to him. It’s remarkable to watch.”
Mahomes, arguably the MVP front-runner, is leading the league in passing touchdowns (35), passing yards (4,496) and passing yards per game (321.1) this season. He's playing the position at a different level, something that can be seen through his numbers and play style.
Mahomes will be getting set to face the Seahawks for just the second time as a starter in his six-year career. His first-career meeting with Seattle came in 2018, a matchup that will be nearly four years to the date of Saturday's meeting. The Seahawks won 38-31 in front of the 12th Man, but Mahomes still managed to go 23 of 40 passing for 273 yards and three touchdowns.
The Seahawks clinched a 2018 playoff berth with that win. Now four years later, they'll look to keep postseason hopes alive while attempting to not be hypnotized by Mahomes and company.
Live games updates will appear below at kickoff:
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FIRST QUARTER
The Chiefs got the ball to begin the game but quickly went three-and-out after Mahomes was unable to convert back-to-back passes on short yardage.
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Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III began Seattle's first offensive drive with an 18-yard run. But a holding call on receiver DK Metcalf negated the yardage.
The flag ultimately killed the drive, as Seattle punted after four plays.
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Chiefs rookie running back Isiah Pacheco received three straight carries to begin the next drive before veteran running back Jerick McKinnon had a catch-and-run of 16 yards.
TOUCHDOWN CHIEFS: Mahomes connected with receiver Kadarius Toney for an eight-yard touchdown
Chiefs 7, Seahawks 0
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Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith found Metcalf for a seven-yard gain on third down but was unable to connect with new receiver Laquon Treadwell on the ensuing fourth down as Seattle turned it over on downs.
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But the Seattle defense responded and forced a three-and-out.
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The Seattle offense continued its struggles with yet another three-and-out.
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Surprisingly, the Chiefs continued to have similar struggles and punted again after three plays.
END OF FIRST QUARTER
START OF SECOND QUARTER
The Seahawks went three-and-out again, but it was an injury to Smith on the third-down sack that received most of the attention.
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Faced with a third down, Mahomes found tight end Travis Kelce for a 27-yard gain to get Kansas City down to the goal line.
TOUCHDOWN CHIEFS: McKinnon continued his hot play with a nine-yard receiving touchdown to extend Kansas City's lead.
Chiefs 14, Seahawks 0
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Smith re-entered the game and found Metcalf for a nine-yard completion. Walker then picked up the first down with his legs. But Seattle punted for fourth time of the half.
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Mahomes found Pacheco for a 32-yard gain, which helped set up Kansas City in field-goal range.
FIELD GOAL CHIEFS: Kansas City kicker Harrison Butker nailed a 47-yarder to extend the Chiefs' lead.
Chiefs 17, Seahawks 0
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Metcalf got free for catches of 11 and 35 yards before a defensive pass interference penalty on Kansas City helped add addtional yardage a few a play later.
FIELD GOAL SEAHAWKS: Seattle finally got on the board after an 11-play, 90-yard drive ended with a 22-yard field goal from Seahawks kicker Jason Myers.
Chiefs 17, Seahawks 3
HALFTIME
THIRD QUARTER
The Seahawks and Chiefs traded three-and-outs to begin the second half.
Once the Seahawks got the ball back, Walker had four straight carries totaling 38 yards.
But Seattle turned the ball over on downs after tight end Colby Parkinson was unable to convert on 4th and 4.
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The Chiefs got behind the chains on their next drive and punted after five plays.
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Walker had another 20-yard run before Smith found tight end Will Dissly for a 19-yard gain.
END OF THIRD QUARTER
START OF FOURTH
The Seahawks went for it on another fourth down, but Treadwell's seven-yard reception wasn't enough to move the chains on 4th and 8.
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Seattle's defense continued its strong play in the second half, as the Chiefs punted for the third straight possession
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Walker received four straight carries to begin Seattle's next drive before Metcalf picked up 10 on 3rd and 10.
INTERCEPTION CHIEFS: Smith tossed an interception in the end zone, as he overthrew Marquise Goodwin.
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Kelce had gains of 20 and 52 yards to begin the next possession.
TOUCHDOWN CHIEFS: Mahomes scrambled for a three-yard touchdown to extend Kansas City's lead.
Chiefs 24, Seahawks 3
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TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS: Smith found tight end Noah Fant for a six-yard touchdown to finally get Seattle on the board.
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The Chiefs wasted some time off the clock, but ultimately turned it over on downs after four plays.
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FINAL: Kansas City 24, Seattle 10
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