Preseason Finale: Injury-Battered Seahawks Visit Chiefs
The Seattle Seahawks travel to Kansas City on Friday, August 28. Seattle has been hit hard by injuries this preseason, having already lost receiver Jake Bobo, safety Bud Clark and lineman Mason Richman for the season, and isn't expected to play starters or key rotational players in this finale. Kansas City is managing a new injury concern with running back Kenneth Walker (foot, did not practice), though starting guard Trey Smith is trending back toward practice after a hip issue.
Seattle's injury list keeps growing
Between Bobo, Clark and Richman, the reigning Super Bowl champions have absorbed several season-ending losses before the year even starts.
Walker's foot issue is a new Chiefs concern
A running back sitting out practice adds a fresh injury storyline for Kansas City heading into cuts.
Smith trending in the right direction
Getting a starting guard back toward practice is a positive sign for Kansas City's offensive line as the season approaches.
AI Prediction
Seahawks 
Chiefs Seattle's mounting season-ending injuries are the deciding factor
Losing three players for the year during the preseason is a significant setback that outweighs any single-game roster-bubble matchup.
Kansas City's injury concerns are more minor
A single running back sitting out practice is a far smaller issue than Seattle's accumulated losses.
Preseason finale variance still applies
With both team's true starters likely sitting, this remains a backup-driven game at its core.
This is a preseason exhibition finale. Seattle's unusually severe run of season-ending injuries gives this projection more confidence than a typical finale.
Chiefs Leaders
Seahawks Leaders
Team Stats
| Seahawks | Stat | Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| 11.5 | Points Per Game | 13.5 |
| 227.5 | Total Yards | 292.0 |
| 115.5 | Yards Passing | 177.5 |
| 112.0 | Yards Rushing | 114.5 |
| 18.0 | Points Allowed Per Game | 18.0 |
| 317.0 | Yards Allowed | 292.5 |
| 184.5 | Pass Yards Allowed | 196.5 |
| 132.5 | Rush Yards Allowed | 96.0 |
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