The Kansas City Chiefs keep rolling. They improved to 6-2 with Monday night’s 28-7 win against the Washington Commanders. What was called an important game on “Monday Night Football” FootballKansas City Marcus Mariota, who replaced Daniels in the second half of the game, was unable to keep the Commanders up. Nine 18-plus-point wins have been recorded in NFL history. A game that looked close at halftime ended up being a blowout. This week saw the fewest games decided in single digits (one) since Week 14, 1970. FootballThe match was not particularly exciting, but it still sparked overreactions. Which of these are justified, and which ones are overreactions.
Chiefs’ next three games will determine home-field advantage in the AFCOverreaction or reality: Reality The Chiefs are 5-1 since their 0-2 start, improving to 5-3 on the season and staying alive in the AFC West race. Kansas City It’s one of seven teams that are currently in the running for the playoffs. But there is still a long way to go. Can the Chiefs compete for AFC’s top seed? Here are their next three games against the Bills, Broncos and Colts. Kansas will be determined by these three games. City The AFC can win the division and earn home field advantage. Buffalo is a huge game in itself, but could decide whether Bills or Chiefs travel to Buffalo. City Kansas will also have a state in January. CityA win in this game would give the Chiefs the opportunity to surpass the Broncos on the playoff standings.
The showdown with the Colts will be a test of both teams. The Chiefs are expected to go 2-0 over their next two games, so the winner of this game could determine the AFC’s No. 1 seed in AFC. The Chiefs are likely to secure the top AFC seed if they go 3-0. Even a 2-1 run would keep Kansas in the race. City’s season.Commanders fooled themselves into thinking they were Super Bowl contendersOverreaction or reality: Reality The Commanders were the surprise of the 2024 season, going from 4-13 to 12-5 and reaching the NFC Championship Game. Washington’s best season since 1991 was last year, and this shocking turnaround fooled the franchise. Jayden Daniels was among the top quarterbacks of football in his rookie season. He’s missed 3 games this year and isn’t the same game changer when he plays. Washington has also the oldest roster of the NFL and several key players have been injured. Daniels is the only elite player on the Commanders’ roster. This shows up week after week.
Washington was also fooled by its six wins when tied or trailing with 10 seconds left — the most by any team in NFL history. These Commanders have been lucky to avoid major injuries and win those games. This luck hasn’t continued into this season. It’s not surprising that the Commanders have a 3-5 record, even with Daniels being out so much. This team is old and needs to improve on its defensive side. Most of the acquisitions Washington made this offseason were aging veterans, and that can’t continue if the Commanders want to make a Super Bowl run in 2026.Chiefs need to add a running back at the trade deadlineOverreaction or reality: OverreactionThe Chiefs are in the midst of another Super Bowl run and already have an excellent passing game with Rashee Rice back and their left tackle issues from last season fixed. Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunter have been able to hold down the fort at running back.
Kansas City Chiefs running backs have been doing a good job. Kansas City rushed 30 times on Monday for 148 yards, averaging just over 4.9 per carry. Over the last 4 games, the Chiefs are third in the league in terms of rushing yards (570), and third in the league in terms of rushing touchdowns (6). They also rank 11th for yards per carry (4.7). Kansas City Does the Chiefs’ running back have the ability to change the game? No. They have a good committee, led by Pacheco & Hunt. The Chiefs’ yards after contact could be improved, but what they currently have is enough. City It is not necessary to add a back to the team, but it will likely do so to make their offense more explosive. As of now, the Chiefs will be able to ride with Pacheco & Hunt.
Chiefs are better through eight games this year than last yearOverreaction or reality: Reality The records are completely different after eight games. Kansas City It was 8-0 in its first eight matches last year but only had a plus 56 point differential. Kansas City As a result, the offensive line averages more yards per play (from 5.8 to 5.2). The Chiefs averaged 26.8 points per game in 2025 and 24.6 in 2024. This season they aren’t getting by on a single score victory, instead they are showing dominance. Mahomes had 17 touchdowns with four interceptions (103.1) through eight games compared to 11 touchdowns with nine interceptions (90.1) last year. Through eight games of this season, the defense has a passer rating of 103.1 and has 17 touchdowns to four interceptions. This compares with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions (90.1 rating) last year.
The Chiefs’ team of 2024 is unbeaten, but this year’s version has won more games.
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