Highlights from KC Chiefs' win over Washington Commanders

The curated articles discuss the Kansas City Chiefs' recent victory over the Washington Commanders, highlighting key moments and stats. The articles emphasize the team's resilience and adaptability in overcoming early struggles.

Travis Kelce's performance stands out as he ties a franchise touchdown record and demonstrates his impact on the team, despite an early interception from Mahomes intended for him. Rashee Rice also becomes a focal point as Kelce delivers a motivating halftime message, urging him to energize the team.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) gestures after handing off the football to a fan in the stands after running in a touchdown against the Washington Commanders in the fourth quarter on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. By Emily Curiel

NO. 1: TRAVIS KELCE DELIVERED RASHEE RICE A TELLING HALFTIME MESSAGE. AND HE RESPONDED

A 36-year-old future Hall of Fame tight end, the most prolific receiver in his organization’s history, walked onto the football field for the second half Monday night and searched for a teammate. | Published October 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Sam McDowell

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles to look for an open receiver in the second half against the Washington Commanders on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. By Emily Curiel

NO. 2: FIVE THINGS THAT STOOD OUT ABOUT THE CHIEFS’ BLOWOUT WIN VS. COMMANDERS ON MNF

The initial five possessions featured no punts yet no points. | Published October 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Sam McDowell

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) celebrates after intercepting a pass intended for Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel in the first quarter on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. By Emily Curiel

NO. 3: CHIEFS BEAT COMMANDERS. SECOND-HALF CLEANUP SEES KC RUN AWAY, PUSH RECORD TO 5-3

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Washington Commanders 28-7 on Monday night at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, improving to 5-3 this season. | Published October 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Pete Sweeney

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) and safety Jaden Hicks (21) bump each other in the air as they celebrated Danna's second-half sack of Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. By Dominick Williams

NO. 4: HOW THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS CUT OUT THE COMMANDERS’ EXPLOSIVE PLAYS MONDAY NIGHT

Ahead of “Monday Night Football,” fresh off a dominant win over the Las Vegas Raiders, the Kansas City Chiefs did not expect to find themselves in a dogfight with the Washington Commanders as they gathered in the locker room at halftime. | Published October 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Pete Sweeney

NO. 5: CHIEFS’ HONOR ROLL GROWS AFTER ANOTHER DOMINATING WIN: REPORT CARD VS. COMMANDERS

The Chiefs defeated the Washington Commanders 28-7 on “Monday Night Football” at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, recording their third straight win and fifth in six games. | Published October 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Blair Kerkhoff

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jack Cochrane (43) celebrates with linebacker Jeffrey Bassa (31) after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. By Emily Curiel

NO. 6: THESE CHIEFS DEFENDERS RECORDED CAREER 1STS IN DOMINANT VICTORY OVER WASHINGTON

In a combined 10 NFL seasons and 131 games entering Monday, neither Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna nor linebacker Jack Cochrane had recorded a takeaway. | Published October 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Blair Kerkhoff

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates after catching a pass for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Washington Commanders on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Kelce tied the Chiefs all-time record for touchdowns with the score. By Emily Curiel

NO. 7: ‘THE TRUE CHIEFS’ CHIEF’: TRAVIS KELCE TIES FRANCHISE TD MARK WITH SIGNATURE GAME

Travis Kelce is 36 years old now and in the final season of his current contract after seeming profoundly conflicted about returning early in the offseason. | Published October 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vahe Gregorian

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