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Aug 15, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Brandon Pili (95) tackles Kansas City Chiefs running back Elijah Mitchell (25) in the end zone for a safety during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Chiefs Kingdom Reacts to Preseason Game 2

Originally posted on Kansas City Chiefs on SI
By Zak Gilbert | Last updated Aug 16, 2025 2:50 AM ET

Kansas City's second preseason game Friday at Seattle didn't have a lot of sunshine for the Chiefs. In a steady rain, Andy Reid rested his best players, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes, but the Seahawks dominated the game with most of the first-team personnel on the field.

Gardner Minshew started at quarterback and finished 7 of 9 for 70 yards, no interceptions and a touchdown pass to tight end Robert Tonyan. However, the Chiefs certainly wanted a better showing from their defense, even without four key players (Chris Jones, Trent McDuffie, Nick Bolton and Drue Tranquill, all of whom were held out by coaches).

Social media reactions

Jeez. https://t.co/HwwxNzGyAd
— Chiefs Blitz (@ChiefsBlitz) August 16, 2025

"Weight-rooming KC along the lines of scrimmage all game."

Seahawks’ have been weight-rooming KC along the lines of scrimmage all game. Some serious attitude going on up front and with the running backs.
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) August 16, 2025

Skyy Moore struggled with two more drops, and also muffed a kickoff return. He's now 0-for-8 on targets since Dec. 3, 2023. He redeemed himself late in the game, returning a punt 88 yards for a touchdown.

And just like that, it’s 7 targets and still 0 catches.

I have been trying to stay level-headed about him, because the staff clearly loves him, but he can’t make this roster… right?? https://t.co/pmx8jFoim1
— Daily Chiefs (@Daily_Chiefs_) August 16, 2025

The bootleg has killed this defense all night
— Nick Roesch (@Nicolas_Roesch) August 16, 2025

Injuries began piling up for Kansas City, especially in the defensive secondary. The Chiefs lost three defensive backs on Friday (Nazeeh Johnson, Nohl Williams and Mike Edwards).

LB Jack Cochrane (knee) and CB Nazeeh Johnson (shoulder) have been ruled out. pic.twitter.com/aMxh13qyHS
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 16, 2025

Big Bob...

Robert Tonyan 1 yard TD reception -Sea 14 KC 7 as called by Mitch Holthus on @TheFan965 pic.twitter.com/0qRVIt1V9f
— 96.5 The Fan (@TheFan965) August 16, 2025

TONYAN TD pic.twitter.com/vT9VvJN0ym
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 16, 2025

The rookie with the name perfect for Kansas City set up the Chiefs' first touchdown with this return...

Jalen Royals

That's a 49-yard kickoff return for Chiefs 4th-round pick

Watch live out-of-market games on #NFLPlus
Blackout restrictions may applypic.twitter.com/O4g4H9PeAX
— NFL+ (@NFLPlus) August 16, 2025

Steve Spagnuolo was understandably relieved that the Chiefs re-signed Nick Bolton just before his contract expired, keeping him off the free-agent market. While Bolton didn't play Friday, the team's linebackers struggled with him on the sideline.

That Bolton extension is looking better every snap https://t.co/7jGuJTKB0l
— Price Carter (@priceacarter) August 16, 2025

Touchdown #Seahawks. Jake Bobo 13 yards on a screen pass. LG Grey Zabel and other O-linemen ran out with no one really to block.

Seattle 14-0 up Chiefs early 2Q. And KC started 7 regulars on defense.
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) August 16, 2025

Chiefs positives so far (?): Pacheco has the juice back, Thornton good, Minshew capable, Bolton and Jones deserve their pay
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 16, 2025

Even for a preseason game .. defensively giving up 100+ yards rushing in 1 quarter is not ideal.
— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) August 16, 2025

Omarr Norman-Lott left but returned with a heavily retaped left ankle.

Chiefs' second-round pick DT Omarr Norman-Lott is down injured and visibly frustrated. He's battled through an ankle injury during camp. Eventually walks to sideline gingerly but under his own power.
— Jesse Newell (@jessenewell) August 16, 2025

.@seattle is quickly becoming a left handed team running behind @GreyZabel ...Goid looking combo with Josh Jones and the run to daylight behind it. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/ZwimyMI7dR
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) August 16, 2025

Jaylon Moore starting at right tackle. Turf plus rain would be a good reason to keep Jawaan Taylor out of action tonight.
— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) August 16, 2025

This article first appeared on Kansas City Chiefs on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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