Seattle jumped out to a fast start in the Friday night preseason tilt, riding Sam Darnold’s quick attack to an early lead and forcing Kansas City into uncomfortable spots. A crisp 81-yard opening drive from Darnold set the tone, and Seattle capitalized on a defensive PI call that helped Robert Tonyan cross the line for a one-yard score later in the drive that Minshew steered for KC. The Chiefs answered but Seattle still owned the first half, piling up 309 yards of offense (174 rushing) to KC’s 104 and pushing the edge to 23-7 at the break. The Seahawks continued to press in the second half, crossing the 400-yard mark while Kansas City couldn’t sustain the momentum. Jalen Royals supplied a meaningful special-teams jolt, flipping field position and helping Seattle keep the pressure on. For fantasy executives, Seattle’s early-bandwidth approach and Tonyan’s red-zone target presence are notable, while KC’s offense showed punch from Minshew, with potential stacking options as the offense settles on a Week 1 plan.

In fantasy terms, the Darnold-to-Seahawks storyline bears watching as Seattle leans into a diversified passing attack, with Tonyan offering a convenient short-area option in high-leverage spots. KC’s early chemistry between Minshew and Tonyan signals credible in-season upside if the Chiefs lean into this pairing in shorter-yardage sequences. The game also underscored Seattle’s depth at running back and the potential for a more balanced attack that could yield several weekly contributors, depending on play-calling and opponent. preseason performances rarely predict the full season, but the data here points to some workable depth-chart shifts that fantasy managers should track closely.