"Sunday Night Football" delivers a heavyweight showdown in Week 7 as the Seattle Seahawks (3-3) host the Kansas City Chiefs (5-0) in a matchup that could offer an early glimpse of a potential Super Bowl clash.
With two talented rosters, elite coaching staffs and plenty of star power on both sides, this is the kind of game that could have major implications for the rest of the NFL season.
Suddenly, the Chiefs' dynasty looks revitalized as the AFC's lone undefeated team heading into the matchup.
Kansas City has found another gear behind prized offseason free-agent addition Kenneth Walker III, who has given Andy Reid's offense a dangerous new dimension on the ground. Walker has piled up 760 scrimmage yards and eight scrimmage touchdowns through five
games, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Jim Brown, Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk, Emmitt Smith and Priest Holmes as the only players in NFL history to reach those marks in their first five games of a season.
Walker is also just the third player in the Super Bowl era to record multiple touchdowns in four of his team's first five games.
Walker is especially motivated to make an impact against his former team. The reigning Super Bowl MVP for Seattle signed with Kansas City in free agency after the Seahawks elected to allocate their resources elsewhere, adding another fascinating storyline to an already loaded matchup.
Seattle, meanwhile, remains a legitimate contender despite last week's prime-time struggles in Denver. Sam Darnold and the Seahawks offense will be eager to bounce back, with explosive wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba capable of changing the game on any snap. The Seahawks' defense remains championship-caliber, setting up an intriguing chess match between defensive mastermind Mike Macdonald and Chiefs offensive architect Andy Reid.
With championship aspirations and game-changing playmakers on both sides, the stage is set for fireworks as Sunday's NFL slate closes out.
How to watch Chiefs vs Seahawks game on 'Sunday Night Football'
- Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock
The Week 7 "SNF" matchup between the Chiefs and Seahawks will start at 8:20 p.m. ET, the customary start time for Sunday night games.
"Sunday Night Football" will air on Fubo, which carries NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, ESPN and the NFL Network. Fubo also offers a free trial.
Peacock, NBC's streaming service, will also carry the game.
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USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates, highlights, key stats and all the biggest moments as the Chiefs and Seahawks meet in Week 7 on "Sunday Night Football." All times are Eastern:
Chiefs vs Seahawks live updates, highlights
Chiefs vs Seahawks TV channel
04:05 PM ET, October 25 2026, Tom Viera- TV channel: NBC
- Stream: Peacock | Fubo
Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will call the Chiefs and Seahawks on Sunday night. The game will be streamed on Peacock (subscription required) and Fubo (free trial).
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What time does Chiefs-Seahawks game start?
04:00 PM ET, October 25 2026, Tom Viera- Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET
The Chiefs and Seahawks game starts at its customary "SNF" time of 8:20 p.m. ET.
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