Washington Commanders vs Kansas City Chiefs Match player stats from their Week 8 Monday Night Football clash tell the story of two contrasting halves and one dominant second-half performance by the defending AFC champions.
The game was played on October 27, 2025 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri before a crowd of 73,569 fans. Kansas City won 28-7, but the scoreline flatters the Chiefs.
Washington had the better of a chaotic first half filled with turnovers and failed fourth-down attempts by both sides.
The Commanders’ inability to convert first-half advantages into points proved fatal when Kansas City flipped the switch in the third quarter.
Every key passing stat, rushing number, receiving line, and defensive figure is broken down below.
Washington Commanders vs Kansas City Chiefs Match Player Stats: Final Score and Game Overview
Kansas City Chiefs 28, Washington Commanders 7.
The final score was deceptive. Washington went into halftime tied 7-7, outsmarting Kansas City in total net yards (194 to 156), net passing yards (152 to 86), and holding a +2 turnover advantage at the break. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn had made strong halftime adjustments after the Week 7 blowout loss to Dallas.
The second half was a completely different story. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs scored three unanswered touchdowns to end the game as a contest. Kansas City’s defense also locked down Washington’s offense, holding the Commanders to zero points across the final 30 minutes of play.
Scoring Summary — Quarter by Quarter
| Quarter | Kansas City Chiefs | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 | 7 | 7 |
| Q3 | 14 | 0 |
| Q4 | 7 | 0 |
| Final | 28 | 7 |
Washington held Kansas City scoreless in the first quarter — the first time since Week 10 of the previous season that the Chiefs had been blanked in a first quarter.
The tied 7-7 halftime score made this feel like anyone’s game. What happened in the third quarter changed everything.
Scoring Plays in Full
Kareem Hunt scored Kansas City’s first touchdown with a 1-yard rush at the 5:49 mark of Q2. Harrison Butker converted the extra point to make it 7-0 Kansas City.
Washington answered at the 1:04 mark of Q2. Marcus Mariota found Terry McLaurin for an 11-yard touchdown pass — a play that was originally ruled incomplete, then overturned on replay review. Matthew Wright’s extra point tied the game 7-7 at halftime.
In Q3, Mahomes connected with Kareem Hunt for a 2-yard touchdown at 10:19 to retake the lead. Then at the 3:26 mark of Q3, Mahomes hit Travis Kelce for a 10-yard score to stretch it to 21-7. Rashee Rice capped the scoring with an 18-yard touchdown reception midway through Q4 on a 13-play, 94-yard drive to make it 28-7 final.
Team Stats Comparison
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 432 | 260 |
| Passing Yards | 299 | 213 |
| Rushing Yards | 148 | 60 |
| First Downs | 26 | 14 |
| Time of Possession | 34:03 | 25:57 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Penalties | 9 (95 yds) | 3 (35 yds) |
| Sacks Allowed | 3 | 2 |
| 3rd Down Efficiency | — | 71.4% (1st half only) |
| Passer Rating | 104.9 | 73.3 |
Kansas City had a massive advantage in total yards (432 to 260) and dominated time of possession 34:03 to 25:57.
Washington had only 60 rushing yards on 20 attempts — a 3.0 yards-per-carry average that gave the offense no way to sustain drives in the second half.
Patrick Mahomes Passing Stats
Patrick Mahomes delivered another vintage second-half performance and passed Dave Krieg for 22nd place on the NFL’s all-time passing touchdowns list with 261 career scores.
Mahomes finished 25-of-34 for 299 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. His passer rating was 104.9. He averaged 7.7 yards per attempt and threw for three touchdowns after halftime as Kansas City took full control of the game.
The two interceptions came early — both in the first half during a chaotic stretch of turnovers. It was the first time in Mahomes’ career he had been intercepted on his first two drives of a game, and only the second time since Week 4 of 2023 that he had thrown two picks in the first half. He reached 2,000 passing yards for the season, becoming the eighth time he has done so in a single campaign.
Marcus Mariota Passing Stats
Washington quarterback Marcus Mariota was making his third start of the 2025 season filling in for the injured Jayden Daniels.
Mariota finished 21-of-30 for 213 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. His passer rating was 73.3. He averaged 6.25 yards per attempt and was pressured on 42.9% of his dropbacks according to PFF tracking. He also added 28 rushing yards on 8 scrambles.
Mariota had 155 passing yards in the first half alone — his most in a single half since Week 3 of 2022. His first interception came when a pass bounced off Deebo Samuel on Washington’s opening series. His second came late in Q4 when a pass intended for Zach Ertz was picked off by Jack Cochrane at midfield.
Kansas City Chiefs Receiving Stats
Rashee Rice had a standout night that pushed him to a new season-high in receptions.
Rice caught 9 passes for a season-best performance. His previous season-high was 7 receptions. He capped the scoring with an 18-yard touchdown reception on a 13-play, 94-yard drive in Q4 — a drive that included multiple penalties Kansas City had to overcome.
Travis Kelce continued his legendary run at Arrowhead, catching a 10-yard touchdown pass in Q3. His score was record-tying in the context of Kelce franchise history. Mahomes praised his veteran tight end after the game, saying he helped set the culture and what it means to play in Kansas City.
Kareem Hunt caught 2 passes and rushed for 2 touchdowns — a busy night for the veteran running back on both the ground and through the air.
Xavier Worthy had a 27-yard reception in Q1 that generated strong expected points added and set the tone for Kansas City’s big-play ability in the passing game.
Washington Commanders Receiving Stats
Terry McLaurin was Washington’s primary weapon in the passing game and scored the team’s only touchdown.
McLaurin’s 11-yard touchdown catch in Q2 was first ruled incomplete before the replay official overturned the call. It was the lone touchdown of the night for Washington’s offense. McLaurin was targeted frequently but Washington could not sustain enough drives to put multiple scores on the board.
Zach Ertz contributed 4 receptions for 16 yards. Ertz also quietly reached a major career milestone during this game — his 800th career reception, making him the sixth tight end in NFL history to reach that mark.
John Bates had 1 reception for 22 yards, which was his longest reception since Week 2 of 2023.
Deebo Samuel’s deflected pass on Washington’s first series led directly to Mahomes being picked off on the very next drive — one of the stranger two-possession sequences in recent Monday Night Football history.
Kansas City Chiefs Rushing Stats
Kareem Hunt ran the ball efficiently to keep Washington’s defense honest and found the end zone twice.
Hunt carried 15 times and scored two rushing touchdowns including a 1-yard plunge in Q2. The Chiefs rushed for 148 yards on 30 attempts at a 4.9 yards-per-carry average. Their longest run went for 15 yards. Kansas City earned 8 first downs on the ground alone — far more than Washington managed all game.
Patrick Mahomes scrambled 3 times as part of his mobility game and added to the Chiefs’ total on the ground when needed.
Washington Commanders Rushing Stats
Washington’s ground game was essentially neutralized by Kansas City’s defense.
The Commanders managed only 60 rushing yards on 20 attempts — a 3.0 average that never got the offense into rhythm. Their longest run was just 8 yards. Washington’s running backs earned only 4 first downs by rush all night. With no rushing threat, Mariota was forced to pass on nearly every third-down conversion attempt.
Mariota’s 8 scrambles for 28 yards made him Washington’s second-leading rusher by total yards, which shows just how limited the ground game was against Kansas City’s front seven.
Washington Commanders Defensive Stats
Washington’s defense had genuine bright spots — particularly in the first half — but could not sustain its performance across four quarters.
Safety Quan Martin led the team with 14 total tackles, setting a new single-game career high. Linebacker Bobby Wagner had 10 total tackles, 1 interception, and 1 pass defended. It was Wagner’s first interception since Week 16 of 2022.
Cornerback Marshon Lattimore had 1 interception and 1 pass defended. His pick was his first since Week 1 of the 2023 season. Defensive end Jacob Martin recorded 2.0 sacks and 3 quarterback hits — a new single-game career high in sacks that pushed him to 3.5 for the season, surpassing his entire sack total from 2024.
Safety Jeremy Reaves had 6 tackles including 2 tackles for loss — his first career game with multiple tackles for loss.
Washington’s defense recorded 3 sacks and forced 2 fumbles. The Commanders had 64 combined tackles as a team.
Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Stats
Kansas City’s defense was the difference between a tight game and a blowout.
The Chiefs held Washington scoreless in the entire second half. They allowed only 260 total yards — well below the Commanders’ season average. Kansas City recorded 2 sacks for 13 yards, 2 interceptions, and 3 passes defended. The Chiefs forced Washington into 3 and out situations repeatedly in the second half and stopped the Commanders on fourth down twice.
Michael Danna intercepted Mariota on Washington’s opening drive when the ball bounced off Deebo Samuel. Jack Cochrane’s interception late in Q4 came at midfield to completely seal the victory.
Special Teams Stats
Washington’s kick return game was a legitimate bright spot on an otherwise difficult night.
Luke McCaffrey had 1 kick return for 37 yards, continuing his strong season and ranking 2nd in the NFL in return average at 30.0 yards per return among players with a minimum of 10 returns. Jaylin Lane had 1 punt return for 14 yards, maintaining his 13.9-yard season average which ranked 4th in the NFL among qualifiers.
Punter Tress Way booted 3 punts for 142 yards (long 59) with 1 downed inside the Chiefs’ 20-yard line. Matthew Wright, filling in for the injured Matt Gay, converted his only extra point attempt.
Harrison Butker went 4-for-4 on extra points for Kansas City. The Chiefs had no field goal attempts as they scored touchdowns on all four of their scoring drives.
Key Individual Performance Milestones
Several players reached meaningful statistical milestones in this game.
Patrick Mahomes tied Dave Krieg for 22nd place on the NFL’s all-time passing touchdowns list with 261 career scores. He also reached 2,000 passing yards for the 2025 season — the 8th time he has hit that mark in a single NFL season.
Rashee Rice set a new 2025 season-high with 9 receptions in the game.
Zach Ertz made his 800th career reception, becoming only the sixth tight end in NFL history to reach that milestone.
Jacob Martin set a new single-game career high with 2.0 sacks.
Quan Martin set a new single-game career high with 14 total tackles.
Bobby Wagner recorded his first interception since Week 16 of 2022.
Marshon Lattimore recorded his first interception since Week 1 of the 2023 season.
Washington Commanders 2025 Season Record in Context
The Week 8 loss dropped Washington to 3-5 on the 2025 season.
The Commanders finished the 2025 regular season with a 7-10 record and missed the playoffs after reaching the NFC Championship Game the previous year. The season was hampered significantly by injuries to starting quarterback Jayden Daniels, which forced multiple starts from Marcus Mariota and other backup options.
Washington closed the season with a 24-17 road win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 18 to avoid finishing below .500. The result came too late to affect playoff positioning.
Kansas City Chiefs 2025 Season Record in Context
The Week 8 win moved Kansas City to 5-3 on the 2025 season.
The Chiefs were already established as the defending AFC champions entering this game. Their victory over Washington was part of a stretch in which they scored at least 28 points in five consecutive games — a run of offensive consistency consistent with their championship-level standards under Andy Reid.
Kansas City remained firmly in the AFC playoff picture throughout the 2025 season and entered the postseason as one of the conference’s top seeds.
Head to Head History — Commanders vs Chiefs
Washington and Kansas City have historically been an infrequent regular-season matchup given their conference alignment.
The October 27, 2025 game was one of the more lopsided in recent meetings despite the competitive first half. Washington had never truly established dominance over the Chiefs era under Mahomes. The Commanders face Kansas City again as part of their 2026 schedule rotation, which means this rivalry has context beyond a single game result.
Andy Reid and Dan Quinn Post-Game Quotes
Andy Reid admitted the first half was strange by any measure.
Reid told reporters after the game that the first half was downright weird, full of turnovers and failed fourth-down conversions and lousy execution by both teams, and that he was left scratching his head because there was not a lot of punting but also not a lot of points, and that does not normally happen.
Dan Quinn acknowledged the Commanders had failed to convert first-half advantages into a lead that would have put real pressure on the defending champions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the final score of the Washington Commanders vs Kansas City Chiefs game?
Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Washington Commanders 28-7 in a Monday Night Football game on October 27, 2025 at Arrowhead Stadium.
What were Patrick Mahomes’ stats against the Washington Commanders?
Mahomes completed 25 of 34 passes for 299 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions with a passer rating of 104.9 in the 28-7 Chiefs win.
What were Marcus Mariota’s stats against the Kansas City Chiefs?
Mariota went 21-of-30 for 213 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions with a passer rating of 73.3 while also rushing 8 times for 28 yards.
Who scored touchdowns in the Commanders vs Chiefs Week 8 game?
Kareem Hunt scored twice rushing, while Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice each caught a TD pass for KC. Terry McLaurin scored Washington’s only touchdown on an 11-yard reception.
How many rushing yards did Kansas City gain against the Commanders?
The Kansas City Chiefs rushed for 148 yards on 30 attempts at 4.9 yards per carry, with Kareem Hunt leading the ground game and scoring two touchdowns.
What milestone did Zach Ertz reach in the Commanders vs Chiefs game?
Zach Ertz caught his 800th career reception in this game, becoming the sixth tight end in NFL history to reach that milestone.
What milestone did Patrick Mahomes reach against the Commanders?
Mahomes tied Dave Krieg for 22nd on the NFL’s all-time passing touchdowns list at 261 career scores and also surpassed 2,000 passing yards for the 2025 season.
How did Washington’s defense perform against the Chiefs?
Jacob Martin recorded 2.0 sacks, Bobby Wagner and Marshon Lattimore each had an interception, and Quan Martin led the team with 14 tackles — but KC’s offense dominated the second half.
Where was the Washington Commanders vs Kansas City Chiefs game played?
The game was played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday night, October 27, 2025, with an attendance of 73,569.
What was Washington’s record after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs?
The loss dropped the Washington Commanders to 3-5 on the 2025 NFL regular season, putting them behind the pace needed for a playoff berth in the NFC.
Conclusion
Washington Commanders vs Kansas City Chiefs player stats from Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season tell the story of a game that looked competitive for exactly 30 minutes before Patrick Mahomes reminded everyone why Kansas City remains the AFC’s gold standard.
Mahomes threw for 299 yards and 3 touchdowns, Kareem Hunt scored twice, and Rashee Rice set a season-high with 9 receptions as the Chiefs rolled to a 28-7 final.
Washington showed flashes of quality — Mariota’s 155 first-half passing yards, Jacob Martin’s career-high 2.0 sacks, Bobby Wagner’s interception, and Zach Ertz’s historic 800th career catch — but failed to convert any of it into a second-half lead.
The game confirmed that while Washington was rebuilding toward respectability in 2025, Kansas City remained in a different tier entirely when the pressure rose in the second half at Arrowhead.
