AI Insights on Player Props for Monday Night Football: Mariota Expected to Fall Short of 198.5 Yards
A look into the potential performances for players during the Chiefs vs. Commanders Monday Night Football matchup, emphasizing Marcus Mariota's projected underperformance.
The Week 8 NFL schedule concludes with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football, scheduled to kick off at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City at 8:15 p.m. ET. This matchup features an over/under of 48 points, suggesting an exciting night of offensive plays.
The Chiefs have shown impressive form, averaging 31.5 points across their last four games, while Washington will again miss second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels due to a hamstring injury.
When selecting player prop bets for the aptly named Monday Night Football, should you consider high-profile athletes such as Patrick Mahomes or Travis Kelce, or perhaps explore opportunities for other players like Rashee Rice, Isiah Pacheco, Deebo Samuel, or Terry McLaurin?
Before making any betting decisions, explore the latest MNF prop predictions generated by SportsLine’s Machine Learning Model AI.
Key NFL Player Prop Bets for Monday Night Football
According to SportsLine’s analysis, Marcus Mariota is projected to go under 198.5 passing yards for Washington (-112). As a reliable backup and occasional starter for the Commanders over the past two seasons, Mariota’s recent stats include 34 completions out of 44 attempts for 364 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions across three games in 2024.
In early 2025, Mariota managed 426 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, achieving a passer rating of 85.8. With his role as a backup, his experience remains valuable whenever he is called upon.
SportsLine’s projections indicate Mariota will achieve about 148.8 passing yards while acting as Daniels’ replacement. The model has highlighted this as a robust 4.5-star recommendation. See more NFL props here.
How to Make NFL Player Prop Bets for Commanders vs. Chiefs
Besides Mariota, the SportsLine Machine Learning Model has identified several strong picks, including one additional 4.5-star option and nine four-star selections comprising several prominent players in Monday’s game. **Check out the complete player prop selections here.
Which prop bets for Commanders vs. Chiefs should you prioritize this Monday Night Football? Visit SportsLine now for the top recommendations, all derived from the Advanced SportsLine Machine Learning Model predictions.
