By Scott M. Johnson
Herald Writer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Shortly after Washington Redskins running back Stephen Davis rambled for 142 yards three weeks ago, Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren vowed his defense would not roll over like that again this season.
Then came Priest Holmes.
The Kansas City running back did a pretty favorable impression of Davis while piling up 120 rushing yards against the Seahawks on Sunday. That doesn’t even include Holmes’ best run of the day, a 69-yarder that was called back due to a holding penalty downfield.
“He was hitting the holes,” Seahawks safety Reggie Tongue said, “and when we did have somebody there, he made them miss. He’s a pretty good back.”
Holmes is a more shifty back than Davis, but his performance certainly brought back memories for the Seattle defense.
“That’s a pretty good analogy,” Tongue said. “It kind of reminds me of that game. I just think KC threw the ball a little better.”
Holmes became just the fifth Kansas City running back to have four or more 100-yard rushing games in a season. Only Christian Okoye (eight in 1989) and Joe Delaney (five in 1981) have more than four.
Holmes actually went over the 100-yard mark three times on Sunday. He surpassed the milestone late in the third quarter, only to get dropped for a 4-yard loss on the next play. Holmes worked his way back up to 100 again before getting dropped for a 2-yard loss on the next play.
Home sweet home: With losses in their first four home games this season, the Chiefs were beginning to look like they had lost their Arrowhead Stadium advantage.
The Seahawks provided Kansas City with some home cooking by losing for the 18th time in the past 21 trips there.
“I had never played here before, but this was a great atmosphere to play football,” Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck said. “Their fans are good, and respectful, but also enthusiastic for their team.”
The Seahawks will not return until 2006, as their new NFC West schedule begins next season.
Coming along: Rookie Koren Robinson caught three passes for 29 yards, gaining much of his yardage after the catch.
His most impressive play came on an 11-yard reception on third-and-10. He gained the final three yards after delivering a stiff arm and running toward the sideline.
Quick slants: Seahawks free safety Marcus Robertson played for the first time since Oct. 14. He had missed the previous four games due to an injured hamstring. … Wide receiver James Williams and defensive end Lamar King were among the Seahawks’ inactives. … The Seahawks have now gone three consecutive games without committing a turnover.
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