A MVP candidate and a budding star WR among ChiefsCommanders winners, losers Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY October 28, 2025 at 4:55 AM 0 A MVP candidate and a budding star WR among ChiefsCommanders winners, losers The Kansas City Chiefs are starting to resemble the team that's been to five Super Bowls ove...
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Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY October 28, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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A MVP candidate and a budding star WR among Chiefs-Commanders winners, losers
The Kansas City Chiefs are starting to resemble the team that's been to five Super Bowls over the past six seasons.
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs won their third straight game, routing the Washington Commanders 28-7 on Monday night. The Chiefs scored 21 unanswered points in the second half against a Jayden Daniels-less Commanders team.
More: Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce lead Chiefs to win over Commanders
Mahomes finished the win with 299 passing yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. He continued to produce on the ground, adding 30 rushing yards on four attempts.
The Chiefs improve to 5-3 and keep pace with the Chargers and Broncos in a competitive AFC West. Washington drops to 3-5 after the loss and is now 1-2 without Daniels this season.
USA TODAY Sports examines the winners and losers from Monday's interconference matchup:
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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
Winners from Chiefs vs. CommandersPatrick Mahomes joins exclusive club
Mahomes joined Hall of Famer Peyton Manning as the only players in NFL history with at least 40,000 passing yards in their first nine seasons, including playoffs.
Patrick Mahomes joins HOF Peyton Manning as the only players ever with 40,000+ pass yards in their first 9 seasons, including playoffs 💪#ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/kahbEz5AYV
— NFL+ (@NFLPlus) October 28, 2025
Mahomes threw an interception on each of Kansas City's first two drives, but the second INT wasn't his fault.
The Chiefs' star QB responded after the early turnovers with a touchdown drive on the team's third possession.
Mahomes led Kansas City to three straight touchdown drives in the second half to break the game open. He went 25-of-34 passing for 299 yards, with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Finishing with a 104.9 passer rating.
Mahomes' ability to buy extra time and extend plays with his legs was a theme throughout the win.
Rashee Rice is undoubtedly Kansas City's No. 1 wide receiver
Three touchdowns in two weeks for Rashee Rice.
Rice found the end zone again in just his second game back from a six-game suspension. He had a team-high nine catches for 93 yards and a touchdown.
The wideout has 16 receptions, 135 receiving yards and three touchdowns in two weeks since making his 2025 debut.
Travis Kelce ties Chiefs TD record
Travis Kelce caught a 10-yard touchdown from Patrick Mahomes in the third quarter. It was the tight end's 83rd touchdown of his career, which tied Priest Holmes for the franchise record.
Mahomes made sure to get TD No. 83 for Travis Kelce ❤️Tied for the most in @Chiefs history. pic.twitter.com/GHNaPHkOur
— NFL (@NFL) October 28, 2025
Kareem Hunt
Kareem Hunt is a constant threat in the red zone. The Chiefs' running back had a receiving touchdown and a rushing touchdown in the win.
Chiefs offensive line
Kansas City's O-line had a nice night without one of the best guards in the league in Trey Smith (back) and rookie left tackle Josh Simmons (personal).
Patrick Mahomes had ample time to throw and was rarely pressured. The Chiefs came into Week 8 with the ninth-best pass block win rate in the NFL, per ESPN.
Zach Ertz enters the 800 club
The Commanders' veteran tight end joined Tony Gonzalez, Jason Witten, Travis Kelce, Antonio Gates and Shannon Sharpe as the only tight ends in NFL history with 800 career receptions.
Zach Ertz had four catches in the loss.
Losers from Chiefs vs. CommandersDreadful second half for Commanders
Commanders had only two first downs in the third quarter. The fourth quarter wasn't any better, as they moved the chains only twice in the final period. Washington was held scoreless in the second half after the game was tied 7-7 at halftime. The offense gained just 67 yards after halftime.
The Commanders' defense did give up 21 points after halftime, but it was hard to fault the defense because their offensive teammates provided no help.
Commanders fourth-down efficiency
The Commanders went 0-2 on fourth downs. One of Washington's failed attempts came on a virtual measurement.
Deebo Samuel
Deebo Samuel had a bad drop on Washington's first series. He took his eyes off the ball on a short pass and the ball ricocheted off the front of his helmet and into the hands of Chiefs DE Mike Danna.
The turnover squandered what was a promising opening drive for the Commanders that would've given them early momentum.
However, Patrick Mahomes threw an interception on the Chiefs' ensuing possession.
Samuel wasn't effective. He had three catches for 11 yards and one rush for one yard in the loss.
Commanders drop third straight
The Commanders (3-5) have lost three straight games. They host the Seattle Seahawks in Week 9.
AFC West
After a 0-2 start, the Chiefs have won five of their last six games.
Kansas City has the same record as the (5-3) Los Angeles Chargers and they are one game behind the (6-2) Denver Broncos in the loss column.
The Chiefs have a 10th straight AFC West title well within their grasp.
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