The Kansas City Chiefs (4-3) host the Washington Commanders (3-4) in a Week 8 Monday Night Football clash at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, kicking off at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC. Patrick Mahomes leads a surging Chiefs offense averaging 31.5 points over their last five games, bolstered by Rashee Rice’s return from suspension and weapons like Xavier Worthy and Travis Kelce. This Chiefs vs Commanders game should involve the Chiefs willing their way through a injured Washington squad.
Washington’s Jayden Daniels is sidelined by hamstring injury, thrusting Marcus Mariota into action against KC’s fourth-ranked pass defense. The Commanders, reeling from two straight losses, lean on the run with Brian Robinson Jr. amid secondary woes.
The Chiefs are the overwhelming favorites to walk away with a victory, and this game could get out of hand very early.
Here are a couple of same-game parlays for the Monday Night Football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders as per FanDuel
Travis Kelce anytime TD scorer (-110) + Rashee Rice anytime TD scorer (-105) + Xavier Worthy anytime TD scorer (+155)
Parlay Payout: Wager $100 to win $1273.38
Travis Kelce is a threat to score at any given moment looking at the Commanders’ weak pass defense. The Commanders’ secondary may primarily be focused on the Chiefs’ wide receivers Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy, potentially leaving Travis Kelce wide open, resulting in a TD.
Rashee Rice is a threat to score at any time, as he scored two TDs in his debut game against the Las Vegas Raiders and similarly, the Commanders 25th ranked pass defense and 21st ranked scoring defense, may allow Rice to get a TD or two in this game.
Xavier Worthy is also a threat to score a TD at any given moment, as he can now primarily focus on being a deep target for Mahomes, now that Rice is back in the lineup. The Commanders rank 25th in pass defense, which could allow Worthy to exploit their secondary by running deep routes, resulting in a TD.
Patrick Mahomes 300+ passing yards (+162) + Marcus Mariota 200+ passing yards (-102) + Rashee Rice to record 30+ yard reception (+200)
Parlay Payout: Wager $100 to win $846
Patrick Mahomes has had multiple games above 220 passing yards and the Chiefs have continued to rely on their QB’s arm to make plays. Looking at the Commanders’ weak pass defense, Mahomes may cross the 300 mark again in this game, as in the last three games he has 318, 257, and 286 passing yards.
Marcus Mariota has started in two games so far and recorded 207 yards in his very first start. The Commanders are playing without their QB1 in Jayden Daniels, but they do have their receiver Terry McLaurin back in the lineup. With their receivers healthy, Mariota may try to get them the ball as much as possible, with him crossing at 200 yards again.
Rashee Rice could record a 30+ yard reception looking at the Chiefs’ dynamic passing offense ranking 6th, and the Commanders’ weak defense, a 30+ yard reception is very possible. While his 2025 season debut against the Raiders featured shorter, high volume receptions, his 2023 rookie season showed his big-play ability with a long reception of 67 yards. This history, combined with his recent return from suspension suggests he is capable of making big plays.
Here are some of the best player props for this week’s MNF game between the Chiefs and the Commanders, as per FanDuel
The Chiefs rank 12th in rushing offense, having scored 8 TDs with the run so far. Meanwhile the Commanders rank 20th in rushing defense and looking at the Chiefs’ aerial threat with Worthy and Rice in the lineup, the Commanders could be vulnerable against the run, allowing Pacheco to gain 60+ rushing yards or more.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt should be able to get 60+ rushing yards as the Chiefs’ rushing defense has been inconsistent and vulnerable at times, allowing 6 TDs so far. The Commanders rank 2nd in rushing offense this season and have scored 9 TDs through the run. With Jayden Daniels out for the game, we may see the Commanders rely on Croskey-Merritt more, letting him gain 60+ rush yards or more.
Patrick Mahomes against weak pass defense has scored 3 or more TDs this season, including the game against the Bills where he had 4 TDs, the Lions where he scored 3 TDs, and against the Raiders last week where he scored 3 TDs. Looking at his history, and the Commanders’ weak passing defense, Mahomes should be able to get three or more TDs in this game.
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