Seahawks Defense Stopped Walker as His Postgame Choice Drew Fan Backlash

WHO:

Pro Football Network - Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III drew criticism from fans after the Chiefs’ loss to the Seahawks.

NBC Sports - Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori said he and other Seahawks defenders were motivated to stop Walker, who had left Seattle for Kansas City in free agency.

NBC Sports - Emanuel Wilson ran for the Seahawks and gained 100 yards and a touchdown.

WHAT:

NBC Sports - The Seahawks beat the Chiefs 20-3; Seattle’s defense held Walker to 36 yards on 14 carries.

NBC Sports - Walker’s 36 rushing yards were his worst total of the season and nearly 100 yards below his pregame average of 133 yards per game.

NBC Sports - Seattle gained 153 rushing yards as a team, more than triple Kansas City’s total.

NBC Sports - Emmanwori said the defense wanted to hold Walker under 100 yards and play “lights out.”

NBC Sports - Emmanwori said the defense was disappointed it did not shut out Kansas City; the Seahawks’ goal had been to allow zero points.

Pro Football Network - Fans criticized Walker for skipping handshakes with former teammates after the loss, calling him a “Sore Loser” and questioning his “Lack of Character.”

WHERE:

NBC Sports - The game was played in Seattle.

WHY:

NBC Sports - Emmanwori said the Seahawks were motivated by criticism of the team for letting Walker, the reigning Super Bowl MVP, leave for Kansas City in free agency.

NBC Sports - Emmanwori said defenders wanted to hold Walker below 100 yards.

HOW:

NBC Sports - Emmanwori acknowledged the motivation directly: “I ain’t gonna lie, I did,” and said, “I definitely did want to hold him under 100.”

NBC Sports - Emmanwori said, “We put on a clinic,” and that many defenders were upset they did not “give them a zero.”

The Seahawks beat the Chiefs 20 to 3 in Seattle, holding Kenneth Walker III to 36 rushing yards on 14 carries, his lowest total of the season. Seattle safety Nick Emmanwori said defenders were motivated to stop Walker after he left for Kansas City, while Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown and the team totaled 153 rushing yards. Fans criticized Walker after the loss for skipping handshakes with former teammates, while Emmanwori said Seattle’s defense was disappointed it didn’t shut out the Chiefs.