The Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs played to a 9-9 tie on Friday, August 28, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, in a preseason matchup featuring rookie third-string quarterbacks. Second-year quarterback Jalen Milroe played the entire game for Seattle, completing 16 of 26 passes for 223 yards and a touchdown. His performance drew praise following a preseason where analysts noted there should be little discussion over whether he makes the 53-man roster, according to Fieldgulls.
Jalen Milroe Shines in Preseason Finale
For the Chiefs, quarterback Garrett Nussmeier went 22 of 34 for 198 yards with an interception. Neither team played its starting quarterback during the preseason. The Chiefs finished with a 0-2-1 record and their third straight winless preseason, scoring only one touchdown throughout exhibition play.
Jason Myers Struggles as Game Ends in Tie
Seattle kicker Jason Myers missed a 52-yard field goal as time expired, sealing the 9-9 deadlock. Myers had a difficult night, missing an extra point and the game-winning walk-off field goal, bringing his total to five misses across three preseason games. His performance has sparked concern as the team turns its attention toward roster cuts and the regular season.
The Seahawks initially took the lead on a 46-yard field goal by Myers midway through the first quarter. The Chiefs answered with a 28-yard field goal by Harrison Butker, following a drive that started in Seattle territory after a 57-yard kickoff return by Brashard Smith. Kansas City stalled in the red zone after a holding penalty and later stalled again on a first-and-goal situation.
Coach and Player Reactions to the Preseason Finale
Trailing late in the game, Seattle reached Kansas City territory inside the two-minute warning before opting to run the clock down rather than push aggressively for a touchdown. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald addressed the conservative approach after the game, stating, Going for the touchdown wasn’t part of the calculus. We downshifted into like 4-minute mode. We’ve got to figure out a way to keep the ball moving forward there. But we trust (Myers). We’ve got to give him a better (chance to get a) kick off.
Chiefs linebacker R. Mason Thomas contributed to the defensive effort with a strip sack and fumble recovery. Reflecting on the final moments and Myers’ missed kick, Thomas noted, I thought we were going to overtime, but it was nice to get a tie.
Thomas also looked ahead to the regular-season opener on Monday Night Football, noting the excitement of playing in a packed stadium.
Roster Watch and Regular Season Outlook
Beyond the quarterbacks and kickers, several other players made notable impacts during the preseason finale. Rookies Emmanuel Henderson and Andre Fuller made positive plays, while cornerback Trevon Diggs recorded an interception in his Seahawks debut.
Both teams finished their preseason schedules with identical 0-2-1 records and now shift focus to upcoming roster cuts and the start of the 2026 regular season. The Chiefs are scheduled to host Denver on Monday, September 14.
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