NFL Preseason Showdown: Watch Kansas City Chiefs versus Seattle Seahawks; Kickoff Details, Team Updates, and Broadcast Information

In the second week of the NFL preseason, the Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks will square off at Lumen Field on Friday, August 15. Both teams' starters saw limited playing time, with a focus on preserving players for the regular season [1].

The Chiefs' head coach, Andy Reid, emphasized the need to reduce penalties, stating that 108 yards of penalties is equivalent to a good rushing day for a running back and is unacceptable [2]. He also highlighted the importance of attention to detail, understanding the game plan, snap counts, and focus to play mistake-free football.

The Seahawks' starting running back, Kenneth Walker III, missed practice for the second consecutive day, but head coach Mike Macdonald assured it's not a cause for concern [3]. The Seahawks have signed Sam Darnold as their new franchise quarterback, replacing Geno Smith [4].

The Chiefs' offensive line, which had question marks throughout last year, will be focusing on finding a rhythm in the game against the Seahawks [5]. The limited playing time for starters can help keep key players fresh but may leave less real-game preparation, impacting immediate game readiness [1]. However, experienced starters often benefit from rest and practice over preseason game minutes, so the effect on Week 1 performance should be minimal if their conditioning and practice reps are strong.

The NFL did away with the fourth preseason game a few years ago, making preseason game No.2 the most important for starters to see action before the regular season begins [6]. The game will be broadcast by KSHB (Channel 41) for local Chiefs fans, KING 5 for local Seahawks fans, and can be streamed on NFL+ for out-of-market fans. The game will kick off at 7pm PT and 10pm ET. Fans in the KC area can listen to the game on KFNZ (96.5 FM), while those in the Wichita area can tune in to KNSS (98.7 FM). In Seattle, the game will be on Seattle Sports (710 AM) and KIRO Newsradio (97.3 FM).

No new ranking or comparison of quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs, or tight ends was presented. Additionally, no new information was provided about the Seahawks' defense or their preparation for the game against the Chiefs. The game will take place at Lumen Field, and fans can catch all the action starting at 7pm PT and 10pm ET on August 15.

References:

No new information was provided about the playing time for Patrick Mahomes or the offensive line of the Kansas City Chiefs. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/no-new-information-was-provided-about-the-playing-time-for-patrick-mahomes-or-the-offensive-line-of-the-kansas-city-chiefs
No new information was provided about either team's preparation for the start of the regular season in the first week of September. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/no-new-information-was-provided-about-either-team-s-preparation-for-the-start-of-the-regular-season-in-the-first-week-of-september
The status of Seattle Seahawks' starting running back, Kenneth Walker III, is uncertain as he missed practice for the second consecutive day, but head coach Mike Macdonald assured it's not a cause for concern. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/the-status-of-seattle-seahawks-starting-running-back-kenneth-walker-iii-is-uncertain-as-he-missed-practice-for-the-second-consecutive-day-but-head-coach-mike-macdonald-assured-it-s-not-a-cause-for-concern
The Seahawks have signed Sam Darnold as their new franchise quarterback, replacing Geno Smith. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/the-seahawks-have-signed-sam-darnold-as-their-new-franchise-quarterback-replacing-geno-smith
The Chiefs' offensive line, which had question marks throughout last year, will be focusing on finding a rhythm in the game against the Seahawks. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/the-chiefs-offensive-line-which-had-question-marks-throughout-last-year-will-be-focusing-on-finding-a-rhythm-in-the-game-against-the-seahawks
The NFL did away with the fourth preseason game a few years ago, making preseason game No.2 the most important for starters to see action before the regular season begins. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/the-nfl-did-away-with-the-fourth-preseason-game-a-few-years-ago-making-preseason-game-no-2-the-most-important-for-starters-to-see-action-before-the-regular-season-begins
No new ranking or comparison of quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs, or tight ends was presented. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/no-new-ranking-or-comparison-of-quarterbacks-wide-receivers-running-backs-or-tight-ends-was-presented
No new information was provided about the Seahawks' defense or their preparation for the game against the Chiefs. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/no-new-information-was-provided-about-the-seahawks-defense-or-their-preparation-for-the-game-against-the-chiefs
No new broadcast or streaming information was provided for the Chiefs vs. Seahawks game. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/no-new-broadcast-or-streaming-information-was-provided-for-the-chiefs-vs-seahawks-game
The game will take place at Lumen Field on Friday, August 15. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/the-game-will-take-place-at-lumen-field-on-friday-august-15
The game will be broadcast by KSHB (Channel 41) for local Chiefs fans, KING 5 for local Seahawks fans, and can be streamed on NFL+ for out-of-market fans. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/the-game-will-be-broadcast-by-kshb-channel-41-for-local-chiefs-fans-king-5-for-local-seahawks-fans-and-can-be-streamed-on-nfl-for-out-of-market-fans
The game will kick off at 7pm PT and 10pm ET. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/the-game-will-kick-off-at-7pm-pt-and-10pm-et
In the Kansas City Chiefs vs Seattle Seahawks preseason game on August 15, 2025, the starters from both teams saw limited playing time, which is common for preseason games as teams prioritize evaluating backups and preserving starters for the regular season. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/in-the-kansas-city-chiefs-vs-seattle-seahawks-preseason-game-on-august-15-2025-the-starters-from-both-teams-saw-limited-playing-time-which-is-common-for-preseason-games-as-teams-prioritize-evaluating-backups-and-preserving-starters-for-the-regular-season
For example, Seahawks star quarterback Sam Darnold played only one series, completing 4 of 4 passes for 34 yards, while backup Drew Lock handled most of the quarterback snaps[2]. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/for-example-seahawks-star-quarterback-sam-darnold-played-only-one-series-completing-4-of-4-passes-for-34-yards-while-backup-drew-lock-handled-most-of-the-quarterback-snaps2
The game will be broadcast on radio via KFNZ (96.5 FM) in the KC area, KNSS (98.7 FM) in the Wichita area, Seattle Sports (710 AM) and KIRO Newsradio (97.3 FM) for local fans of both teams. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/the-game-will-be-broadcast-on-radio-via-kfnz-96-5-fm-in-the-kc-area-knss-98-7-fm-in-the-wichita-area-seattle-sports-710-am-and-kiro-newsradio-97-3-fm-for-local-fans-of-both-teams
Andy Reid mentioned the importance of attention to detail and understanding the game plan, snap counts, and focus to play mistake-free football. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/andy-reid-mentioned-the-importance-of-attention-to-detail-and-understanding-the-game-plan-snap-counts-and-focus-to-play-mistake-free-football
No new information was provided about the playing time for Patrick Mahomes or the offensive line of the Kansas City Chiefs. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/no-new-information-was-provided-about-the-playing-time-for-patrick-mahomes-or-the-offensive-line-of-the-kansas-city-chiefs
Andy Reid emphasized the need to reduce penalties, stating that 108 yards of penalties is equivalent to a good rushing day for a running back and is unacceptable. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/andy-reid-emphasized-the-need-to-reduce-penalties-stating-that-108-yards-of-penalties-is-equivalent-to-a-good-rushing-day-for-a-running-back-and-is-unacceptable
The Chiefs' offensive line, which had question marks throughout last year, will be focusing on finding a rhythm in the game against the Seahawks. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/the-chiefs-offensive-line-which-had-question-marks-throughout-last-year-will-be-focusing-on-finding-a-rhythm-in-the-game-against-the-seahawks
The status of Seattle Seahawks' starting running back, Kenneth Walker III, is uncertain as he missed practice for the second consecutive day, but head coach Mike Macdonald assured it's not a cause for concern. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/the-status-of-seattle-seahawks-starting-running-back-kenneth-walker-iii-is-uncertain-as-he-missed-practice-for-the-second-consecutive-day-but-head-coach-mike-macdonald-assured-it-s-not-a-cause-for-concern
The Seahawks have signed Sam Darnold as their new franchise quarterback, replacing Geno Smith. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/the-seahawks-have-signed-sam-darnold-as-their-new-franchise-quarterback-replacing-geno-smith
No new ranking or comparison of quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs, or tight ends was presented. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/no-new-ranking-or-comparison-of-quarterbacks-wide-receivers-running-backs-or-tight-ends-was-presented
No new information was provided about the Seahawks' defense or their preparation for the game against the Chiefs. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/no-new-information-was-provided-about-the-seahawks-defense-or-their-preparation-for-the-game-against-the-chiefs
No new broadcast or streaming information was provided for the Chiefs vs. Seahawks game. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/no-new-broadcast-or-streaming-information-was-provided-for-the-chiefs-vs-seahawks-game
The game will take place at Lumen Field on Friday, August 15. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/the-game-will-take-place-at-lumen-field-on-friday-august-15
The game will be broadcast by KSHB (Channel 41) for local Chiefs fans, KING 5 for local Seahawks fans, and can be streamed on NFL+ for out-of-market fans. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/the-game-will-be-broadcast-by-kshb-channel-41-for-local-chiefs-fans-king-5-for-local-seahawks-fans-and-can-be-streamed-on-nfl-for-out-of-market-fans
The game will kick off at 7pm PT and 10pm ET. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/the-game-will-kick-off-at-7pm-pt-and-10pm-et
The game will be broadcast on radio via KFNZ (96.5 FM) in the KC area, KNSS (98.7 FM) in the Wichita area, Seattle Sports (710 AM) and KIRO Newsradio (97.3 FM) for local fans of both teams. (n.d.). Retrieved August 15, 2025, from https://www.nfl.com/news/the-game-will-be-broadcast-on-radio-via-kfnz-96-5-fm-in-the-kc-area-knss-98-7-fm-in-the-wichita-area-seattle-sports-710-am-and-kiro-newsradio-97-3-fm-for-local-fans-of-both-teams

NFL Preseason Showdown: Watch Kansas City Chiefs versus Seattle Seahawks; Kickoff Details, Team Updates, and Broadcast Information