{"id":1407828,"date":"2025-10-28T15:07:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T15:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=nfl-news&p=1407828"},"modified":"2025-10-28T15:07:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T15:07:32","slug":"game-recap-commanders-7-28-chiefs-oct-28-2025-kc-cruise-on-mnf","status":"publish","type":"nfl-news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/game-recap-commanders-7-28-chiefs-oct-28-2025-kc-cruise-on-mnf\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Recap: Commanders 7-28 Chiefs (Oct 28, 2025) | KC cruise on MNF"},"content":{"rendered":"
Analysis by Andy Francis, NFL Game Analyst<\/strong>\n? Specialising in post-game breakdowns and player performance analysis\n<\/div>\n\n

\u26a1 Quick Recap: Commanders vs Chiefs<\/h2>\n
\nFinal Score:<\/strong> Washington Commanders 7 – Kansas City Chiefs 28\nGame MVP:<\/strong> Patrick Mahomes (QB) \u2013 327 passing yards, 3 TDs\nTurning Point:<\/strong> Chiefs’ 94-yard, 13-play touchdown drive in Q4 (14:54\u20137:52) that sealed a 28-7 lead\nKey Stat:<\/strong> KC converted 75% (9\/12) of 3rd\/4th downs, WAS just 3\/12\nWhat It Means:<\/strong> Chiefs hit 5-3 to keep their AFC West title tilt strong, Washington dip to 3-5 with playoff hopes fading.\nNext Up:<\/strong> Commanders vs Seahawks | Chiefs at Bills\n<\/div>\n\n

How Did the Commanders vs Chiefs Unfold Quarter by Quarter?<\/h2>\n\n

First Quarter: Stalemate Starts<\/h3>\nThe opening 15 minutes set a gritty tone, with both defences forcing early turnovers. Washington opened with a 9-play drive that ended in a Marcus Mariota interception by Mike Danna (DE) at the KC 22, but Mahomes quickly returned the favour, throwing a red-zone pick to Marshon Lattimore (CB) at the WAS 7. \nNeither side found offensive rhythm: both teams combined for four punts and two interceptions. The Chiefs’ offensive line struggled with blitz pressure, while Bobby Wagner (MLB) racked up key stops for Washington. The quarter ended goalless \u2013 End of Q1: Chiefs 0, Commanders 0.\n\n

Second Quarter: Scoring Surge and Responses<\/h3>\nMomentum shifted as both offences found footing. Kansas City marched 72 yards on 9 plays, mixing Mahomes’ strikes and Pacheco’s runs before Kareem Hunt (RB) powered in a 1-yard TD (5:49), capping a methodical drive confirmed by replay. \nWashington responded brilliantly: Mariota led a 66-yard, 10-play drive, culminating in an 11-yard TD connection to Terry McLaurin (WR) after a crucial challenge reversed an initial incompletion with 0:58 left. Both teams traded efficient two-minute drills before the half, but neither could add points. Halftime: Chiefs 7, Commanders 7.\n\n

Third Quarter: Mahomes Takes Over<\/h3>\nThe second half turned on KC’s offensive efficiency. The Chiefs opened with an 80-yard, 8-play touchdown drive: big gains by Rashee Rice (WR), Noah Gray (TE), and JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR) moved the chains, and Mahomes hit Kareem Hunt for a 2-yard TD on 4th down (10:12). Following a defensive stand, Mahomes led a second, ruthless 75-yard drive, capped by a 10-yard TD to Travis Kelce (TE) at 3:20.\nWashington’s attack stalled\u2014multiple plays went for short gains or incompletions, and Nick Bolton (LB) led KC’s defensive charge. Chiefs up 21-7 after 3.\n\n

Fourth Quarter: Chiefs Control, Commanders Fade<\/h3>\nThe Chiefs capped a dominant night with a 94-yard, 13-play scoring march that devoured over 7 minutes, featuring Mahomes’ quick decision-making and chunk gains by Pacheco and Rice. The drive ended with Mahomes finding Rice for an 18-yard TD (7:52). \nWashington’s last attempts fizzled: Mariota threw a late INT to Jack Cochrane (LB), while penalties and a last-minute fumble underscored their collapse. Mahomes took knees to end it. Final: Chiefs 28, Commanders 7.\n\n
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