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Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks face injuries before Week 7 matchup

The Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks enter their Week 7 game with roster adjustments caused by multiple key injuries.

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The Seattle Seahawks face defensive injury issues ahead of their Week 7 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Yahoo NFL reported. Meanwhile, the Chiefs have placed tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve with a back injury, according to Yahoo Sports, removing him from action for at least four games. [1][2]

Kansas City also continues to evaluate wide receiver Rashee Rice, who missed Wednesday practice due to hamstring and knee issues, Yahoo Sports reported. Marca reported that tight end Travis Kelce is questionable for the game because of an ankle injury. [3][11]

On defense, Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill identified Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba as Seattle's primary offensive threat, according to Yahoo Sports. Yahoo Sports also reported that Seattle is set to activate running back Zach Charbonnet for his 2026 season debut. [4][6]

The matchup includes former Seattle running back Kenneth Walker III returning to face his former team as a member of Kansas City, according to CBS Sports, NFL.com, and Yahoo Sports. The Seahawks enter the game with a 3-3 record, Yahoo Sports reported. [7][9][12]

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In short

  • Josh Simmons was placed on injured reserve by the Kansas City Chiefs with a back injury.
  • Rashee Rice missed practice with hamstring and knee issues ahead of the Week 7 game.
  • Zach Charbonnet is set to make his 2026 season debut for the Seattle Seahawks.
  • The Seahawks enter their Week 7 contest against the Chiefs with a 3-3 record.

Sources

Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.

  1. [1]Seahawks defense ailing ahead of matchup against ChiefsYahoo NFL, 2h ago (the report this story comes from)
  2. [2]Chiefs lose star player to IR ahead of Week 7 matchup vs SeahawksYahoo Sports Top, 8h ago
  3. [3]Chiefs’ Rashee Rice still not back at practice with hamstring injury before Seahawks gameYahoo Sports Top, 12h ago
  4. [4]Chiefs LB Drue Tranquill identifies the Seahawks' top offensive threatYahoo Sports Top, 14h ago
  5. [5]NFL Week 7 picks & predictions: Seahawks end Chiefs’ undefeated startYahoo Sports Top, 5h ago
  6. [6]Seahawks make exciting Zach Charbonnet roster move for Week 7 vs. ChiefsYahoo Sports Top, 8h ago
  7. [7]Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald is all too familiar with Kenneth Walker III’s early dominance with ChiefsYahoo Sports Top, 2h ago
  8. [8]The Seahawks let Ken Walker walk away. Now, the Chiefs star might be the NFL’s best player - The AthleticThe New York Times, 1d ago
  9. [9]Kenneth Walker back in Seattle: Chiefs eager to face champs with ex-Seahawks star on their sideNFL.com, 13h ago
  10. [10]Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy thriving in expanded role as Seahawks loomESPN, 1d ago
  11. [11]Travis Kelce doubtful for game against Seattle Seahawks due to ankle injury: What are the Chiefs saying?MARCA, 6h ago
  12. [12]Seahawks host undefeated Chiefs in Kenneth Walker III's returnCBS Sports, 5h ago

Background

  1. [13]History of the Seattle Seahawks on Wikipedia
  2. [14]2024 Philadelphia Eagles season on Wikipedia

Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 14 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.

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