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Chiefs vs Seahawks NFL Preseason Preview: What Both Teams Want to Work On
- Kervin Coleman
- Aug 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM EDT
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Analysis & key factors
As the preseason heats up, Week 2’s Kansas City Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks game carries more than just scoreboard implications — it’s a critical window for both rosters to refine rookies, settle position battles, and test schemes before the real games begin.
Chiefs: Rookie Integration & Cornerback Depth
The Chiefs are dialing in their depth, especially in the secondary. Returning starter Jaylen Watson will be under the microscope in his fight for snaps opposite Trent McDuffie, but he suffered a concussion and will not play this week. Meanwhile, offensive roles are being carved out. With Mahomes expected to play a limited role, look for young WRs and QB depth pieces to make pushes.
Xavier Worthy 🔥
— Brad Henson Productions (@BradHensonPro) August 7, 2025
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Seahawks: Recalibrating the Offense Without Key Veterans
Seattle faces a pivotal transition post-DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Geno Smith — all gone heading into 2025. The focus turns to how new signings like Cooper Kupp, Sam Darnold, and supporting targets—Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tory Horton, Kenneth Walker—blend into the offensive identity.
#Seahawks Jalen Milroe's running ability, wow. pic.twitter.com/jVDLbExdfT
— HawkMania (@hawkmania4) August 12, 2025
Betting Picks & Odds
Seattle Seahawks ML (+125)
Seattle’s home-field comfort against the Chiefs is striking — they’re 6–1 SU at home in recent matchups. Given KC’s preseason struggles and underwhelming opener, Seattle offers early value on the moneyline (+125).
Under 42.5 Total Points (-110)
Low-scoring affairs are common in preseason due to limited starter usage, experiment rates, and situational play. The under 42.5 is a safe play as both offenses stagger through rotations and execution.
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