# Chiefs and Seahawks NFL preseason matchup > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chiefs-and-seahawks-nfl-preseason-matchup > Updated: 2026-08-28T17:10:23.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. The Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs concluded their NFL preseason with a 9-9 tie at Arrowhead Stadium. Both teams had been seeking their first exhibition victory of the season prior to the matchup. The game featured rookie third-string quarterbacks. Seattle’s Jalen Milroe completed 16 of 26 passes for 223 yards and a touchdown, while Kansas City’s Garrett Nussmeier went 22 of 34 for 198 yards and an interception. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid praised Nussmeier’s composure during his first NFL start, noting the importance of the experience despite the interception. For the Chiefs, standout performances included defensive end R Mason Thomas and running back Brashard Smith. Seattle kicker Jason Myers faced scrutiny after missing an extra point and a 52-yard field goal attempt as time expired, preventing a Seahawks victory. As the preseason ends, both teams face mandatory roster cuts to reach the 53-man limit by Sunday. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid noted the difficulty of trimming the squad from 90 to 53 players. The Chiefs are looking to finalize their backup quarterback situation behind Patrick Mahomes, while the Seahawks prepare for a Super Bowl rematch in their season opener. Both rosters face ongoing questions regarding depth at the offensive line and running back positions. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Seahawks and Chiefs face off in NFL preseason finale The Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs face off in their NFL preseason finale at Arrowhead Stadium, while a fan survey names Chiefs coach Andy Reid the league's most-coveted head coach. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seahawks-and-chiefs-face-off-in-nfl-preseason-finale ### 2026-08-27: Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs tie 9-9 in preseason finale The Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs tied 9-9 in their preseason finale, featuring rookie QBs Jalen Milroe and Garrett Nussmeier ahead of mandatory NFL roster cuts. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seattle-seahawks-claim-kellen-diesch-off-waivers-from-kansas-city-chiefs --- Cite as: Chiefs and Seahawks NFL preseason matchup. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chiefs-and-seahawks-nfl-preseason-matchup