Washington Commanders vs Kansas City Chiefs Match Player Stats

The Washington Commanders vs Kansas City Chiefs Match Player Stats from the 2025 Week 8 meeting tell a much more detailed story than the 28-7 final score alone. Kansas City defeated Washington at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, turning a 7-7 halftime game into a comfortable victory with three unanswered touchdowns after the break. The official NFL game summary records 432 total yards for Kansas City compared with 260 for Washington, while the Chiefs also held a major advantage on the ground, 148 rushing yards to 60.

For Washington, Marcus Mariota completed 21 of 30 passes for 213 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Patrick Mahomes completed 25 of 34 passes for 299 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Those passing numbers look relatively close at first glance, but the overall offensive efficiency was not. Kansas City produced 6.4 yards per offensive play compared with Washington’s 5.0, converted both fourth-down attempts, and finished 4-for-4 in the red zone.

This breakdown goes beyond simply listing statistics. It explains which players actually influenced the game, why Kansas City’s offensive balance mattered, where Washington lost control, and what the individual numbers reveal about the matchup.

Table of Contents

Game Overview

The game was played on October 27, 2025, with Kansas City entering at 4-3 and Washington at 3-4. After the result, the Chiefs moved to 5-3 while the Commanders fell to 3-5.

The score was misleading during the first half because Washington remained competitive for long stretches.

Kansas City scored first when Kareem Hunt ran for a 1-yard touchdown. Washington answered with an 11-yard touchdown pass from Mariota to Terry McLaurin, making it 7-7 at halftime. The Chiefs then completely changed the game’s rhythm in the second half.

Kansas City scored three consecutive touchdowns:

A third-quarter touchdown drive that covered 65 yards.
Another third-quarter touchdown drive covering 75 yards.
A fourth-quarter touchdown drive that covered 119 yards.

Those three second-half scoring drives were the decisive sequence.

That progression is important because it demonstrates that the game was not simply a blowout from the opening kickoff. Washington had opportunities. Kansas City simply proved much better at turning possessions into points.

Washington Commanders vs Kansas City Chiefs Match Player Stats: Passing

Quarterback statistics provide one of the clearest starting points for understanding the game.

Quarterback	Completions	Attempts	Yards	TD	INT	Yards/Attempt	Rating
Marcus Mariota	21	30	213	1	2	7.1	73.3
Patrick Mahomes	25	34	299	3	2	8.8	104.9

Marcus Mariota

Mariota completed 70% of his passes, going 21-for-30. He produced 213 passing yards and threw one touchdown against two interceptions.

His 7.1 yards per attempt was respectable, but the problem was what happened with those passing opportunities.

Washington finished with only 260 total net yards. Mariota’s passing production was also reduced by two sacks for 13 yards, leaving the team with 200 net passing yards.

The most important issue was not simply completion percentage. It was scoring efficiency.

Washington reached the red zone twice and scored once, giving the Commanders a 50% red-zone rate. Kansas City, by contrast, went 4-for-4 in the red zone.

That difference explains a substantial part of the final score.

Mariota’s two interceptions also came at damaging moments. One of Washington’s early opportunities ended when a pass intended for Deebo Samuel was intercepted after the ball went through Samuel’s hands.

Patrick Mahomes

Mahomes delivered the stronger statistical performance.

He completed 25 of 34 passes for 299 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. His 8.8 yards per attempt was significantly better than Mariota’s 7.1.

His passer rating of 104.9 also reflected the difference in efficiency.

Yet the interesting part is that Mahomes did not begin the game particularly well. He threw interceptions on Kansas City’s first two drives, a rare early sequence in his career. Kansas City recovered because Mahomes and the offense responded with three consecutive touchdown drives in the second half.

That response is arguably one of the biggest player-level takeaways from the game.

Mahomes did not need a perfect start. He needed to avoid allowing early mistakes to become permanent.

He did exactly that.

Kansas City Chiefs Receiving Leaders

Kansas City’s passing production was distributed among several important weapons.

Player	Receptions	Targets	Yards	TD
Travis Kelce	6	Not listed in supplied data	99	1
Rashee Rice	9	Not listed in supplied data	93	1
Xavier Worthy	5	Not listed in supplied data	53	0
JuJu Smith-Schuster	2	Not listed in supplied data	29	0
Noah Gray	2	Not listed in supplied data	23	0
Kareem Hunt	1	Not listed in supplied data	2	1

The Kansas City finished with 25 receptions for 299 yards and three receiving touchdowns.

Travis Kelce

Kelce was one of the most productive players on the field.

He caught six passes for 99 yards and a touchdown, averaging 16.5 yards per reception.

His touchdown was particularly notable historically. It gave Kelce his 80th career regular-season receiving touchdown, making him only the fifth tight end in NFL history to reach that mark. The touchdown also brought his regular-season total to 83, tying Priest Holmes for the most in Chiefs franchise history.

That makes Kelce’s performance more significant than a simple 6-for-99 receiving line.

Rashee Rice

Rice finished with nine receptions for 93 yards and one touchdown.

His return to Kansas City’s offense gave the Chiefs another player capable of contributing in multiple ways.

Rice was not limited to traditional receiving work. His direct-snap rushing role and ability to create yards after the catch added another layer to Kansas City’s attack.

His 93 receiving yards ranked second among Kansas City’s pass catchers, and his nine receptions were the most on the team.

Xavier Worthy

Worthy recorded five catches for 53 yards.

While he did not score, his production helped prevent Washington from concentrating exclusively on Kelce and Rice.

That is an important feature of Kansas City’s offense. A defense does not only have to stop the player producing the most yards. It has to account for enough threats that help create favorable opportunities elsewhere.

Washington Receiving Leaders

Washington’s receiving statistics were more concentrated.

Player	Receptions	Yards	TD
Jeremy McNichols	5	64	0
Terry McLaurin	3	54	1
Luke McCaffrey	3	24	0
John Bates	1	22	0
Ben Sinnott	1	22	0
Zach Ertz	4	16	0
Deebo Samuel Sr.	3	11	0
Jaylin Lane	1	0	0

The Washington completed 21 passes for 213 yards.

Jeremy McNichols

McNichols led Washington’s receiving yardage with 64 yards on five receptions.

That is an interesting statistic because McNichols was primarily part of Washington’s running back rotation rather than being the team’s obvious primary receiver.

His receiving production suggests Washington was using short and intermediate concepts to move the ball when traditional downfield opportunities were limited.

Terry McLaurin

McLaurin caught three passes for 54 yards and scored Washington’s only touchdown.

His 11-yard touchdown reception from Mariota tied the game at 7-7 in the second quarter.

His role was important because Washington needed explosive receiving production from its most established wide receiver, particularly while playing without Jayden Daniels.

McLaurin’s numbers were not poor. The larger issue was that Washington could not build enough complementary production around him.

Zach Ertz

Ertz finished with four receptions for 16 yards.

The yardage total was modest, but his presence remained important in Washington’s passing structure.

Ertz later described the situation as urgent for a 3-5 Washington team following the loss, while the Commanders’ inability to capitalize on opportunities against Kansas City remained a central issue.

Washington Rushing Statistics

Washington struggled to establish the run.

Player	Carries	Yards	Average	TD
Marcus Mariota	8	28	3.5	0
Jacory Croskey-Merritt	9	25	2.8	0
Jeremy McNichols	1	4	4.0	0
Chris Rodriguez Jr.	1	2	2.0	0
Deebo Samuel Sr.	1	1	1.0	0

The Washington finished with 20 rushing attempts for only 60 yards, an average of 3.0 yards per carry.

That number is one of the clearest explanations for Kansas City’s defensive control.

Washington could not consistently generate efficient early-down rushing production. That placed more pressure on Mariota to create successful passing plays.

The result was an offense that gained 260 total yards but scored only seven points.

Kansas City Rushing Statistics

Kansas City’s rushing attack was considerably stronger.

Player	Carries	Yards	Average	TD
Isiah Pacheco	12	58	4.8	0
Kareem Hunt	9	40	4.4	1
Patrick Mahomes	4	30	7.5	0
Rashee Rice	2	12	6.0	0
Brashard Smith	3	8	2.7	0

The Kansas City produced 148 rushing yards on 30 attempts.

That works out to 4.9 yards per carry.

The Chiefs therefore generated 88 more rushing yards than Washington despite attempting only 10 additional rushes.

Isiah Pacheco

Pacheco led the Chiefs with 58 rushing yards on 12 carries.

His 4.8-yard average helped Kansas City remain efficient without making the offense one-dimensional.

Kareem Hunt

Hunt produced 40 rushing yards on nine attempts and scored a rushing touchdown.

He also caught a touchdown pass.

That gave Hunt two touchdowns in the game, making him one of Kansas City’s most important scoring contributors.

Patrick Mahomes’ rushing contribution

Mahomes added 30 rushing yards on four attempts.

His 7.5 yards per carry helped Kansas City extend possessions and created another problem for Washington’s defense.

Quarterback rushing yards can be easy to overlook when analyzing a passing quarterback, but those 30 yards mattered because they forced Washington to account for Mahomes as a runner as well as a passer.

The Biggest Statistical Difference: Total Offense

The overall numbers reveal the game’s direction more clearly than individual statistics.

Category	Washington	Kansas City
First Downs	14	26
Total Yards	260	432
Offensive Plays	52	67
Yards per Play	5.0	6.4
Rushing Yards	60	148
Passing Yards	200 net	284 net
Third Down	7/12	4/10
Fourth Down	0/2	2/2
Red Zone	1/2	4/4
Time of Possession	25:57	34:03
Turnovers	2	2
Penalties	3 for 35	9 for 95

These statistics create an important insight.

Washington did not lose because it was dramatically worse in every statistical category.

In fact, Washington converted third downs at a better rate, 58.3% compared with Kansas City’s 40%. But Kansas City generated more possessions, more total plays, more yards per play, more rushing production and vastly superior red-zone efficiency.

That is the difference between moving the ball and winning football games.

Why the 432-to-260 Yard Difference Matters

Kansas City gained 432 total yards.

Washington gained 260.

That 172-yard advantage came from both the running and passing games.

The Chiefs gained:

148 rushing yards
284 net passing yards
6.4 yards per offensive play

Washington produced:

60 rushing yards
200 net passing yards
5.0 yards per offensive play

Kansas City also ran 67 offensive plays compared with 52 for Washington.

That 15-play advantage matters because every additional offensive snap creates another opportunity to gain yards, convert a first down or score.

Red-Zone Efficiency Decided the Game

If one statistic deserves special attention, it is red-zone performance.

Washington:

2 red-zone possessions
1 touchdown
50% scoring efficiency

Kansas City:

4 red-zone possessions
4 touchdowns
100% scoring efficiency

This was decisive.

Washington actually reached the red zone twice and scored once. That is not disastrous by itself.

The problem was that Kansas City was perfect once it reached the same area of the field.

Four red-zone trips produced four touchdowns.

That meant Kansas City did not need field goals to finish drives. The Chiefs consistently converted promising possessions into seven points.

Turnovers Were Equal, But Their Impact Was Different

Both teams committed two interceptions.

Washington’s defense intercepted Mahomes twice.

Bobby Wagner recorded one interception for one return yard, while Marshon Lattimore recorded another interception with no return yardage.

Kansas City also intercepted Mariota twice.

Mike Danna recorded a 10-yard interception return, while Jack Cochrane recorded an interception with no return yardage.

From a basic box-score perspective, turnovers were even at two apiece.

But the context matters.

Washington’s defense created opportunities against Mahomes early. The problem was that the offense did not consistently capitalize on those defensive successes.

This is a useful lesson when reading football statistics: turnover totals alone do not tell you how valuable each turnover was.

Defensive Player Stats

Washington recorded:

71 total tackles
48 solo tackles
3 sacks
4 tackles for loss
3 passes defended
7 quarterback hits
2 interceptions

Kansas City recorded:

64 total tackles
28 solo tackles
2 sacks
3 tackles for loss
3 passes defended
4 quarterback hits
2 interceptions

Washington actually produced more sacks and quarterback hits.

That makes the final score more interesting.

The Commanders’ defense generated pressure and forced two interceptions, yet the team still lost by 21 points.

The explanation is that defensive success was not sustained for four quarters, while Kansas City’s offense improved dramatically after halftime.

The Halftime Turning Point

At halftime, the score was tied 7-7.

Washington had reason to believe it could remain competitive.

The first half statistics show Washington actually held a 194-156 advantage in total yards.

But football games are not decided by first-half yardage.

Kansas City adjusted.

The Chiefs then produced three straight touchdown drives in the second half.

The first covered 65 yards.

The second covered 75 yards.

The third covered an extraordinary 119 yards.

The final drive lasted more than seven minutes and finished with Kansas City’s fourth touchdown.

This sequence demonstrates why game flow matters when analyzing Washington Commanders vs Kansas City Chiefs Match Player Stats.

The box score tells you who gained yards.

The drive-by-drive information tells you when those yards mattered.

What the Player Stats Say About Patrick Mahomes

Mahomes’ final numbers were strong:

25 completions
34 attempts
299 yards
3 touchdowns
2 interceptions
8.8 yards per attempt
104.9 passer rating
30 rushing yards

But his most important statistic may not appear in the traditional box score.

He responded after a poor opening.

Mahomes threw interceptions on each of his first two drives. Rather than allowing those mistakes to dictate the game, he helped engineer three consecutive touchdown drives after halftime.

That is the type of context that separates useful statistical analysis from simply copying a box score.

What the Player Stats Say About Marcus Mariota

Mariota’s numbers were respectable in several areas.

He completed 70% of his passes.
He averaged 7.1 yards per attempt.
He passed for 213 yards.
He scored one touchdown.

But two interceptions and a limited rushing attack made the offense difficult to sustain.

Mariota also rushed eight times for 28 yards.

The problem was that Washington needed more explosive production from the offense once Kansas City began scoring.

A seven-point output leaves very little margin for error against an offense capable of producing four touchdowns in the red zone.

What the Player Stats Say About Terry McLaurin

McLaurin caught three passes for 54 yards and one touchdown.

His touchdown was Washington’s only score.

His production was therefore highly valuable, but he was not able to dominate the receiving game enough to compensate for the team’s broader offensive limitations.

Washington had eight listed players record receptions, yet only McNichols and McLaurin surpassed 50 receiving yards.

That tells us the Commanders spread the ball around without producing enough high-volume impact plays.

What the Player Stats Say About Travis Kelce

Kelce’s six catches for 99 yards and one touchdown made him one of the most important offensive players in the matchup.

His 16.5 yards per reception were particularly impressive for a tight end.

The touchdown also carried historical significance, with NFL reporting that it was his 80th career regular-season receiving touchdown.

Kelce’s production also helped Kansas City maintain balance.

Washington could not simply devote every defensive resource to stopping Rice because Kelce remained capable of producing explosive plays.

What the Player Stats Say About Rashee Rice

Rice’s nine receptions for 93 yards and one touchdown were another major component of Kansas City’s offensive success.

His nine catches led the team.

He also contributed 12 rushing yards on two attempts.

That combination shows how Kansas City could move Rice around the formation and create different types of touches.

His presence added another significant weapon for opposing defenses to handle.

Special Teams Statistics

Special teams did not decide the game, but they completed the statistical picture.

Washington

Matthew Wright:

1 extra point
1 point

Tress Way:

3 punts
142 yards
47.3-yard average
59-yard long
1 inside the 20

Kick returns:

Luke McCaffrey: 37 yards
Jaylin Lane: 30 yards on two returns

Punt return:

Jaylin Lane: 14 yards

Kansas City

Harrison Butker:

4 extra points
4 points

Matt Araiza:

1 punt
56 yards
56.0-yard average
56-yard long

Nikko Remigio:

2 kick returns for 46 yards
2 punt returns for 13 yards

Because Kansas City scored four touchdowns, Butker was asked to handle extra points rather than field-goal attempts.

A Closer Look at Possession

Kansas City controlled the ball for 34:03.

Washington had possession for 25:57.

That is an eight-minute advantage.

The time-of-possession gap becomes more meaningful when combined with the offensive-play difference.

Kansas City ran 67 plays.

Washington ran 52.

That means Kansas City did not simply hold the ball longer. It also created more offensive opportunities.

More plays plus greater efficiency is a difficult combination for any defense to survive.

Third Down Was Not the Whole Story

Washington converted seven of 12 third downs.

Kansas City converted four of 10.

At first glance, that looks like a major Washington advantage.

But third-down efficiency cannot be evaluated in isolation.

Kansas City was much more efficient on fourth down, converting both attempts.

The Chiefs also generated more first downs overall, 26 to Washington’s 14.

Most importantly, Kansas City was perfect in the red zone.

This is why looking at a single percentage can be misleading.

Washington was better on third down.

Kansas City was better at the situations that directly translated into points.

Fourth-Down Aggression

Kansas City converted both fourth-down attempts.

Washington failed on both of its fourth-down opportunities.

The difference was therefore 2-0 in fourth-down conversions.

Those decisions mattered because successful fourth-down conversions extend drives.

Extended drives create additional scoring opportunities.

And against Washington, Kansas City eventually turned those extended opportunities into touchdowns.

Penalties and Hidden Yardage

Washington was penalized three times for 35 yards.

Kansas City was penalized nine times for 95 yards.

This is one category where Washington clearly had the cleaner statistical performance.

Yet the Chiefs still won comfortably.

That tells us penalties were not enough to overcome Kansas City’s advantages in offensive efficiency, rushing production and red-zone execution.

Kansas City’s nine penalties created potential opportunities for Washington, but the Commanders could not consistently turn those opportunities into points.

What Went Wrong for Washington?

The statistics point to several specific issues.

1. Limited rushing production

Washington averaged only 3.0 yards per carry.

That made the offense more dependent on Mariota.

2. Two interceptions

Mariota’s two interceptions reduced the margin for error.

3. Poor red-zone conversion

Washington scored on only one of two red-zone possessions.

4. Limited explosive offensive production

The Commanders produced 260 total yards, compared with 432 for Kansas City.

5. Second-half collapse

Washington went from a 7-7 halftime tie to being outscored 21-0 after halftime.

These issues worked together.

It was not one isolated mistake.

Why Kansas City Won

Kansas City’s victory came from a combination of factors.

The Chiefs:

Ran for 148 yards.
Passed for 284 net yards.
Produced 432 total yards.
Averaged 6.4 yards per offensive play.
Scored on all four red-zone trips.
Converted both fourth-down attempts.
Held the ball for 34:03.
Ran 67 offensive plays.
Scored three touchdowns in the second half.

The offense also received major contributions from Mahomes, Kelce, Rice, Pacheco and Hunt.

That variety made the Chiefs difficult to contain.

The Most Important Numbers at a Glance

For readers looking for the fastest summary of the Washington Commanders vs Kansas City Chiefs Match Player Stats, these are the numbers that matter most:

Final score: Chiefs 28, Commanders 7

Total yards: Chiefs 432, Commanders 260

Rushing: Chiefs 148, Commanders 60

Net passing: Chiefs 284, Commanders 200

First downs: Chiefs 26, Commanders 14

Time of possession: Chiefs 34:03, Commanders 25:57

Red-zone touchdowns: Chiefs 4 of 4, Commanders 1 of 2

Fourth down: Chiefs 2 of 2, Commanders 0 of 2

Patrick Mahomes: 25/34, 299 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT

Marcus Mariota: 21/30, 213 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT

Travis Kelce: 6 receptions, 99 yards, 1 TD

Rashee Rice: 9 receptions, 93 yards, 1 TD

Terry McLaurin: 3 receptions, 54 yards, 1 TD

Isiah Pacheco: 12 carries, 58 yards

Kareem Hunt: 9 carries, 40 yards, 1 rushing TD

How to Read These Stats Correctly

A common mistake in sports analysis is to identify the player with the most yards and assume that player was automatically the most important.

The better approach is to ask four questions:

How efficiently did the player produce?
When did the production happen?
Did it lead to points?
Did it change the game’s outcome?

Using that framework, Mahomes, Kelce, Rice and Hunt stand out for Kansas City.

For Washington, McLaurin was highly productive relative to the team’s scoring output, while the defense deserves credit for forcing two interceptions and generating three sacks.

But Kansas City’s ability to turn drives into touchdowns ultimately mattered more.

Final Statistical Assessment

The Washington Commanders vs Kansas City Chiefs Match Player Stats show a game that was competitive at halftime but increasingly one-sided afterward.

Washington had moments of genuine defensive success.

The Commanders intercepted Mahomes twice, recorded three sacks and held Kansas City to 156 first-half yards.

But the Chiefs solved the problem after halftime.

Kansas City’s offense generated 276 second-half yards and scored 21 unanswered points after the break. The three consecutive touchdown drives turned the contest from a tie into a comfortable Kansas City victory.

The most revealing statistic is not actually Mahomes’ 299 passing yards.

It is Kansas City’s 4-for-4 red-zone performance.

That statistic explains why 432 total yards became 28 points while Washington’s 260 yards became only seven.

The Chiefs were more efficient when opportunities became most valuable.

Washington moved the ball at times but could not consistently finish drives.

That distinction is the central lesson from this matchup.

The player statistics also show why Kansas City’s offensive depth was so difficult to manage. Kelce produced 99 receiving yards, Rice added 93, Worthy contributed 53, Pacheco rushed for 58 and Hunt produced 40 rushing yards plus two touchdowns. Kansas City did not need one player to carry the entire offense.

Washington, meanwhile, received its best receiving performances from McNichols and McLaurin, but the rushing game averaged only 3.0 yards per carry.

In the end, the statistics support the final score.

Kansas City won because it combined greater offensive volume with better efficiency, stronger rushing production and near-perfect execution in scoring territory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score between the Washington Commanders and Kansas City Chiefs?

Kansas City defeated Washington 28-7. The game was tied 7-7 at halftime before the Chiefs scored 21 unanswered points in the second half.

Who was the leading passer in the game?

Patrick Mahomes led all passers with 25 completions on 34 attempts for 299 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions.

How did Marcus Mariota perform?

Mariota completed 21 of 30 passes for 213 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. He also rushed eight times for 28 yards.

Who led the Chiefs in receiving?

Travis Kelce had six receptions for 99 yards and one touchdown. Rashee Rice led Kansas City in receptions with nine and finished with 93 yards and one touchdown.

Who led Washington in receiving?

Jeremy McNichols led Washington with five receptions for 64 yards. Terry McLaurin followed with three receptions for 54 yards and one touchdown.

Which team had the better rushing performance?

Kansas City had the clear advantage, rushing for 148 yards on 30 attempts at 4.9 yards per carry. Washington had 60 rushing yards on 20 attempts at 3.0 yards per carry.

Conclusion

The Washington Commanders vs Kansas City Chiefs Match Player Stats reveal that Kansas City’s 28-7 victory was built on much more than Patrick Mahomes’ passing numbers.

The Chiefs gained 432 total yards, rushed for 148 yards, produced 26 first downs and converted every red-zone opportunity. Mahomes threw three touchdown passes, while Kelce, Rice, Pacheco and Hunt all made significant contributions.

Washington showed competitive qualities, particularly in the first half. The Commanders forced two interceptions, generated three sacks and entered halftime tied at 7-7.

The difference came after halftime.

Kansas City adjusted, controlled possession, created more offensive plays and repeatedly finished drives with touchdowns. Washington’s 3.0 yards per carry and 50% red-zone efficiency made it difficult to keep pace once the Chiefs found their rhythm.

The result is a useful example of why player statistics should be viewed in context. A quarterback’s completion percentage, a receiver’s yardage total or a defense’s sack count can tell only part of the story. The strongest analysis connects those numbers to field position, possession, scoring efficiency and game flow.

For this matchup, that broader view makes the conclusion straightforward: Kansas City was more efficient when the game mattered most, and that efficiency transformed a tied halftime contest into a 21-point victory.