What cost Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City Chiefs their first 2026 NFL season loss (Image via Pinterest: Seattle Seahawks logo and Kansas City Chiefs logo) Josh Simmons and Andy Reid’s clash or Seattle Seahawks’ defense in Kenneth Walker III’s absence?
Now that we know the whole story, the timing of its occurrence – just before the Week 7 game of the 2026 NFL season – makes us wonder: did it break the Kansas City Chiefs’ five-game winning streak?
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told him to keep them down. After the clash, Reid reportedly told Simmons to leave the meeting and seek treatment, a move that Mahomes supported. Josh Simmons kept his legs on the table during a team meeting. Simmons admitted that he had a hip and back problem causing him discomfort, which was why he kept his legs on the table. Simmons later apologized to the coach and the team leadership for how he handled the situation.
Kansas City’s only points came after kicker Harrison Butker made a 50-yard field goal in the third quarter of the Week 7 clash [he missed two other attempts]. Wilson did not find it intimidating to play against a former Seahawk [Walker]; he rushed for 100 yards on 24 attempts, helping the home team secure a firm hold on the game. Josh Simmons’ absence was deeply felt, as was Jaylon Moore’s unavailability due to a concussion suffered during Week 6 win against the Los Angeles Chargers.
In those initial games, five teams lost to the Chiefs. Nevertheless, this incident could have caused the team to lose its spirit. If a player was injured and treated a certain way, it could impact the squad’s overall morale. It raises the question: what if another player were experiencing discomfort and needed to keep their legs in a comfortable position? But when the Seattle Seahawks came to face one of the NFL’s most dangerous quarterbacks, the Super Bowl-winning team’s defense delivered a statement performance. Sam Darnold-led Seattle limited Mahomes’ team to just three points. They controlled the line of scrimmage and persistently prevented Mahomes from establishing an offensive rhythm.