Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw three second-half touchdown passes as the Chiefs pulled away to a 28-7 victory over the Washington Commanders on Monday night.
After Washington intercepted Mahomes twice in the first half, the quarterback completed 17-of-19 passes for 210 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in the second half.
Tying the score at 7-7 on a touchdown with 58 seconds left in the first half, the Commanders managed only 66 yards on 20 snaps after halftime.
Washington played without quarterback Jayden Daniels, who sustained a hamstring injury in the Commanders’ previous game. Marcus Mariota handled the QB duties for Washington against the Chiefs, and he completed 21-of-30 passes for 213 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.
Five players from Alabama high schools and colleges got on the field during the Washington-Kansas City game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri:
Trey Amos (Alabama) started at cornerback for the Commanders. Amos made two tackles and broke up one pass.
Commanders wide receiver Ja’Corey Brooks (Alabama) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt (Sidney Lanier, Alabama State) started at running back for the Commanders. Croskey-Merritt ran for 25 yards on nine carries.
Commanders cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (Hewitt-Trussville, Auburn) was designated as a game-day inactive.
Commanders cornerback Jonathan Jones (Auburn) did not record any stats.
Commanders linebacker Ale Kaho (Alabama) was designated as a game-day inactive.
Chiefs defensive lineman Brodric Martin (Northridge, North Alabama) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun (Samford) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Daron Payne (Shades Valley, Alabama) started at defensive tackle for the Commanders. Payne made one tackle. Payne played even though a toe injury prevented him from practicing for the game.
Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (South Alabama) made six tackles on defense, recorded two tackles for loss and had one tackle on special teams.
Commanders offensive tackle Trent Scott (Lee-Huntsville) was designated as a game-day inactive.
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After its third straight win, Kansas City (5-3) plays the Buffalo Bills at 3:25 p.m. CST Sunday at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
After its third straight loss, Washington (3-5) plays in prime time for the fourth time this season in Week 9. The Commanders take on the Seattle Seahawks at 7:20 p.m. Sunday at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. NBC will televise the game.
Washington Commanders running back Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt carries the football during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
Washington Commanders running back Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt carries the football during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.(Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
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