The Kansas City Chiefs are looking for their fifth win in six games as they welcome the Washington Commanders to Arrowhead Stadium.Washington will be without starting quarterback Jayden Daniels and will turn to Marcus Mariota.Chiefs-Commanders fourth quarter updates: 7:52 – Rice hauls in his third touchdown of the season, capping a 94-yard drive. Kansas City is pulling away, now leading 28-7 in the fourth quarter.12:00 – The Chiefs rushing attack is grinding away at the Commanders’ defense. Pacheco and Hunt have combined for about 70 rushing yards and each have first downs on this drive. Chiefs-Commanders third quarter updates: END: On the last play of the third quarter, Danna makes his second big play of the game, sacking Mariota to force a punt. 3:20 – Kelce scores his 83rd career touchdown, tying Priest Holmes’ franchise record. Kansas City takes its first two-possession lead of the game, 21-7.3:54 – The Chiefs are moving the ball with quick hits in the passing game. They’re looking for the game’s first two-possession lead. 7:38 – After allowing one first down, the Chiefs defense forces a punt. 10:12 – Hunt is back in the end zone, this time on a fourth-down pass from Patrick Mahomes. Kansas City regains the lead, 14-7.10:23 – Offsetting penalties will give the Chiefs another chance on 3rd-and-goal. 11:20 – Kelce’s big day continues, as he hauls in a 38-yard reception, his longest of the game. 13:21 – The Chiefs are getting Noah Gray involved early in the second half, with multiple targets. Chiefs-Commanders halftime: It’s been a grind at Arrowhead Stadium, where the Chiefs and Commanders are deadlocked 7-7 at halftime.Mahomes has thrown two interceptions while Washington backup Marcus Mariota has made the most of his opportunity filling in for injured rookie Jayden Daniels. Mariota completed 14 of 17 passes for 155 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the first half.The Chiefs struck first midway through the second quarter when Kareem Hunt punched in a one-yard touchdown, but Washington answered late in the half with a touchdown grab by Terry McLaurin.Mahomes leads Kansas City in rushing with 31 yards and has connected with Travis Kelce four times for 51 yards. The Chiefs’ defense has been led by safety Chamarri Conner’s nine tackles and a first-quarter interception by Mike Danna.Chiefs-Commanders second quarter updates: 0:58 – After a review, Terry McLaurin’s catch is ruled a touchdown. With the extra point, the game is tied at 7.5:46 – At last, some points. Kareem Hunt punches it in from one yard out for the first touchdown of the game, giving Kansas City a 7-0 lead in the second quarter.8:16 – Mahomes and Kelce are clicking on this drive. They have connected on two completions for 42 yards on the drive. 10:25 – Every drive in this game has ended with either a turnover or a turnover on downs. For the second time, the Chiefs’ defense has stopped Washington on fourth down to end a drive in Kansas City territory.12:59 – Mahomes throws his second interception of the game after a pass deflects off the hands of tight end Travis Kelce. 14:53 – The Chiefs pick up a third-down conversion with a Mahomes pass to JuJu Smith-Schuster. Chiefs-Commanders first quarter updates: 0:55 – Washington comes up just short on 4th-and-6. 5:35 – Washington cornerback Marshon Lattimore ends Kansas City’s drive with an interception. 6:26 – The Chiefs’ offense gets its first big play of the game, a 27-yard completion to Xavier Worthy. The Chiefs are in field goal position but are looking for more. 7:41 – Kareem Hunt picks up a fourth-down conversion to keep Kansas City’s first drive alive. 9:42 – The first break of the game goes to the Chiefs. Mike Danna intercepts a pass thrown by Mariota that should have been caught by wide receiver Deebo Samuel. 11:25 – Marcus Mariota is off to a good start and Washington is approaching the red zone. 13:44 – The Commanders have crossed midfield with their first possession of the game. Trey Smith will not play in Chiefs-Commanders gameThe Chiefs have released their inactives for tonight’s game. Guard Trey Smith is out. Here are the Chiefs’ Week 8 inactives listed by position and name:CB Kristian FultonWR Jalen RoyalsTE Jared WileyRB Elijah MitchellG Trey SmithT Josh SimmonsDE Malik HerringChiefs players, coaches arrive at Arrowhead StadiumPatrick Mahomes’ arrival:Andy Reid’s arrival: George Karlaftis’ arrival: Chiefs-Commanders series history The Washington football franchise is looking for just its second win all-time against the Chiefs. The lone Washington win in the series came in 1983 when the then-Redskins defeated the Chiefs 27-12 at RFK Stadium. Washington overcame a 12-0 deficit to get the win. KMBC’s Eric Graves was at Arrowhead earlier today and asked fans if they knew about the history:Former Chiefs kicker to start for WashingtonA former Kansas City Chiefs kicker will start tonight for the Washington Commanders.Kicker Matthew Wright will handle kicking duties in place of Matt Gay, who has been ruled out with a back injury.Wright started four games for the Chiefs, two in 2022 and two in 2024, filling in for an injured Harrison Butker.His game-winning field goal last year against the Los Angeles Chargers clinched the AFC West title for Kansas City.During his career with the Chiefs, Wright made 11 of 13 field goal attempts and converted all 10 extra points.CHIEFS-COMMANDERS PREGAME UPDATESESPN and former Philadelphia Eagles great Jason Kelce outside Arrowhead Stadium:
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —
The Kansas City Chiefs are looking for their fifth win in six games as they welcome the Washington Commanders to Arrowhead Stadium.
Washington will be without starting quarterback Jayden Daniels and will turn to Marcus Mariota.
Chiefs-Commanders fourth quarter updates:
7:52 – Rice hauls in his third touchdown of the season, capping a 94-yard drive. Kansas City is pulling away, now leading 28-7 in the fourth quarter.
12:00 – The Chiefs rushing attack is grinding away at the Commanders’ defense. Pacheco and Hunt have combined for about 70 rushing yards and each have first downs on this drive.
Chiefs-Commanders third quarter updates:
END: On the last play of the third quarter, Danna makes his second big play of the game, sacking Mariota to force a punt.
3:20 – Kelce scores his 83rd career touchdown, tying Priest Holmes’ franchise record. Kansas City takes its first two-possession lead of the game, 21-7.
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3:54 – The Chiefs are moving the ball with quick hits in the passing game. They’re looking for the game’s first two-possession lead.
7:38 – After allowing one first down, the Chiefs defense forces a punt.
10:12 – Hunt is back in the end zone, this time on a fourth-down pass from Patrick Mahomes. Kansas City regains the lead, 14-7.
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10:23 – Offsetting penalties will give the Chiefs another chance on 3rd-and-goal.
11:20 – Kelce’s big day continues, as he hauls in a 38-yard reception, his longest of the game.
13:21 – The Chiefs are getting Noah Gray involved early in the second half, with multiple targets.
Chiefs-Commanders halftime:
It’s been a grind at Arrowhead Stadium, where the Chiefs and Commanders are deadlocked 7-7 at halftime.
Mahomes has thrown two interceptions while Washington backup Marcus Mariota has made the most of his opportunity filling in for injured rookie Jayden Daniels.
Mariota completed 14 of 17 passes for 155 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the first half.
The Chiefs struck first midway through the second quarter when Kareem Hunt punched in a one-yard touchdown, but Washington answered late in the half with a touchdown grab by Terry McLaurin.
Mahomes leads Kansas City in rushing with 31 yards and has connected with Travis Kelce four times for 51 yards.
The Chiefs’ defense has been led by safety Chamarri Conner’s nine tackles and a first-quarter interception by Mike Danna.
Chiefs-Commanders second quarter updates:
0:58 – After a review, Terry McLaurin’s catch is ruled a touchdown. With the extra point, the game is tied at 7.
5:46 – At last, some points. Kareem Hunt punches it in from one yard out for the first touchdown of the game, giving Kansas City a 7-0 lead in the second quarter.
8:16 – Mahomes and Kelce are clicking on this drive. They have connected on two completions for 42 yards on the drive.
10:25 – Every drive in this game has ended with either a turnover or a turnover on downs. For the second time, the Chiefs’ defense has stopped Washington on fourth down to end a drive in Kansas City territory.
12:59 – Mahomes throws his second interception of the game after a pass deflects off the hands of tight end Travis Kelce.
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14:53 – The Chiefs pick up a third-down conversion with a Mahomes pass to JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Chiefs-Commanders first quarter updates:
0:55 – Washington comes up just short on 4th-and-6.
5:35 – Washington cornerback Marshon Lattimore ends Kansas City’s drive with an interception.
6:26 – The Chiefs’ offense gets its first big play of the game, a 27-yard completion to Xavier Worthy. The Chiefs are in field goal position but are looking for more.
7:41 – Kareem Hunt picks up a fourth-down conversion to keep Kansas City’s first drive alive.
9:42 – The first break of the game goes to the Chiefs. Mike Danna intercepts a pass thrown by Mariota that should have been caught by wide receiver Deebo Samuel.
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11:25 – Marcus Mariota is off to a good start and Washington is approaching the red zone.
13:44 – The Commanders have crossed midfield with their first possession of the game.
Trey Smith will not play in Chiefs-Commanders game
The Chiefs have released their inactives for tonight’s game.
Guard Trey Smith is out.
Here are the Chiefs’ Week 8 inactives listed by position and name:
CB Kristian FultonWR Jalen RoyalsTE Jared WileyRB Elijah MitchellG Trey SmithT Josh SimmonsDE Malik HerringChiefs players, coaches arrive at Arrowhead Stadium
Patrick Mahomes’ arrival:
Andy Reid’s arrival:
George Karlaftis’ arrival:
Chiefs-Commanders series history
The Washington football franchise is looking for just its second win all-time against the Chiefs.
The lone Washington win in the series came in 1983 when the then-Redskins defeated the Chiefs 27-12 at RFK Stadium.
Washington overcame a 12-0 deficit to get the win.
KMBC’s Eric Graves was at Arrowhead earlier today and asked fans if they knew about the history:
Former Chiefs kicker to start for Washington
A former Kansas City Chiefs kicker will start tonight for the Washington Commanders.
Kicker Matthew Wright will handle kicking duties in place of Matt Gay, who has been ruled out with a back injury.
Wright started four games for the Chiefs, two in 2022 and two in 2024, filling in for an injured Harrison Butker.
His game-winning field goal last year against the Los Angeles Chargers clinched the AFC West title for Kansas City.
During his career with the Chiefs, Wright made 11 of 13 field goal attempts and converted all 10 extra points.
CHIEFS-COMMANDERS PREGAME UPDATES
ESPN and former Philadelphia Eagles great Jason Kelce outside Arrowhead Stadium:
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The gates have opened at Arrowhead Stadium: