Mahomes Rallies Chiefs After Rough Start to Defeat Commanders 28–7
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a remarkable turnaround on Monday Night Football, overcoming one of the roughest starts in Mahomes’ career to defeat the Washington Commanders 28–7 at Arrowhead Stadium.
It was a shaky beginning for the two-time MVP. On the Chiefs’ first two possessions, Mahomes threw interceptions—something that had never happened before in his NFL career. The first half was described as “weird” by head coach Andy Reid, as Kansas City struggled to find rhythm against a surprisingly tough Washington defense.
But if there’s one thing that defines Mahomes, it’s resilience. Once he settled in, the Chiefs’ offense began to look like the powerhouse fans are used to. Running back Kareem Hunt broke the deadlock late in the second quarter with a one-yard touchdown run, but Washington quickly responded. Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, filling in for the injured Jayden Daniels, found star receiver Terry McLaurin to tie the game 7–7 before halftime.
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Then came the second half—and with it, a complete transformation. Kansas City exploded for 21 unanswered points, led by Mahomes’ precision passing and smart decision-making. He finished the game with 299 passing yards and three touchdown passes—connecting with Travis Kelce, Rashee Rice, and Hunt. It was a reminder that even after early setbacks, this Chiefs team remains one of the most dangerous in football.
Speaking after the game, Mahomes reflected on the team’s progress: “It shows the growth that we’ve had as a team. Even though we didn’t start the way we wanted to, we battled through adversity and played our brand of football.”
Kelce, meanwhile, was back in top form. The veteran tight end recorded six catches for 99 yards and a touchdown—his 80th career touchdown catch, making him just the fifth tight end in league history to reach that milestone. That score also tied him with Priest Holmes for the most touchdowns in Chiefs franchise history.
The victory marked Kansas City’s fifth win in their last six games, bringing their record to 5–3 after an early 0–2 stumble. With offensive weapons like Kelce, Rice, Xavier Worthy, and Marquise Brown all healthy and contributing, the Chiefs look like they’re regaining their championship-level momentum.
For the Commanders, however, the story was quite different. They dropped to 3–5, continuing a frustrating season marred by injuries. Without Daniels, their offense struggled, managing only 60 rushing yards and two costly interceptions from Mariota. Despite a strong defensive effort in the first half, Washington simply couldn’t keep pace once Kansas City’s offense found its groove.
Looking ahead, Mahomes and the Chiefs face a challenging stretch with games against the Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, and Indianapolis Colts. But after Monday’s comeback, it’s clear: the Chiefs are heating up, and when Mahomes finds his rhythm, there’s little any team can do to stop them.
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