Two teams seemingly on divergent paths will face off when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Washington Commanders this Monday night, concluding Week 8.
After a sluggish beginning, the Chiefs (4-3) have secured victories in two games straight, winning four out of five recently, including a dominant 31-0 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdown passes, with two achieved by Rashee Rice, who just returned after serving a six-game suspension. Meanwhile, the Chiefs’ defense has stepped up, delivering a shutout for Andy Reid.
Conversely, the Commanders (3-4) are in need of a win to avoid a third consecutive loss, but they’ll be without Jayden Daniels, the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year, due to a low-grade hamstring strain. Marcus Mariota will take over as the starting quarterback in his absence.
How to Watch the Game
- Date: Monday, Oct. 27
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- Where: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- TV: ABC/ESPN
- Stream: Fubo (try for free)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Odds: Chiefs -11.5; O/U 47.5 (via FanDuel)
Key Insights
- Mahomes is showing dominance: Mahomes is currently a front-runner for the MVP award and has accumulated 14 touchdowns against just two interceptions this season, coupled with 250 rushing yards, making him a significant threat to the Commanders’ defense.
- Commanders aim for reinforcements: With potential returns from injuries for Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel, their assistance could be crucial as Mariota seeks to elevate the team against tough opposition.
- Defensive adjustments needed for Washington: Given that they allow an NFL-high 8.3 yards per attempt, adjustments are crucial for the Commanders to challenge the Chiefs effectively.
Game Prediction
Given the current form of the Chiefs and Mahomes’s resurgent performance, the prediction leans towards the Chiefs with an expected score over 47.5.
