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Commanders loss vs. Chiefs triggers fall in NFL power rankings

The Washington Commanders are continuing to slide after a 28-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8's Monday Night Football game. The loss marks three straight for the Commanders as they are now 3-5 on the season.

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NFC East team should be aggressive in pursuit of Brian Thomas Jr.

Why one NFC East team should make an aggressive push to acquire Thomas Jr. from the Jaguars.

Commanders players know time is running out on turning season around

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Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / October 28

Troy Aikman just called out Jayden Daniels in the most laughable way possible

Jayden Daniels wasn't healthy enough to participate in Monday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs to conclude Week 8. The quarterback's presence was once again sorely missed as the Washington Commanders were left counting the cost of failed opportunities en route to yet another blowout loss.

Washington Commanders News / Hogs Haven / October 28

From Static to Sudden: Inside the Commanders’ Defensive Adjustments in Week 8

The scoreboard at Arrowhead told an unforgiving story — 28–7, another primetime loss for the burgundy and gold, who now sit at 3–5. But behind the result, within the defensive substitutions and personnel packages of Week 8, there were the first visible signs of change.

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The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?

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Jacob Martin News / Riggo's Rag / October 28

Jacob Martin just made a case the Commanders can't ignore in Week 8

The Washington Commanders are officially reeling after taking yet another embarrassing prime-time defeat, and this one wasn't even close. After going into halftime tied with the Kansas City Chiefs, head coach Dan Quinn's squad lost by three touchdowns.

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32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

Terry McLaurin News / Washington Commanders on SI / October 28

Commanders’ Terry McLaurin reacts to his touchdown scored against Chiefs

The Washington Commanders have now dropped three straight contests to drop them to 3-5 on the season and to third in the NFC East following their lopsided 28-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / October 28

Commanders coach in serious jeopardy after woeful unit collapses again

It was the same old story for the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8. A brighter-than-expected start couldn't be sustained, and the ongoing frustrations in the secondary reared their ugly head once again.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / October 28

The Commanders are running out of time to turn nightmare season around, and their season goals could change

The Washington Commanders fall to 3-5 after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football, and there's not much time left to turn things around.

Zach Ertz News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 28

Zach Ertz hits Commanders with urgent warning after ugly loss to Chiefs

The Washington Commanders suffered an embarrassing loss on Monday Night Football. Washington could not hang with Kansas City in the second half, losing 28-7 and dropping to 3-5 on the season.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / October 28

Commanders just made their stance on free-agent flop crystal clear

The Washington Commanders needed everyone to perform above expectations to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. Despite an encouraging first half, that didn't happen.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / October 28

Commanders backup shines after opportunity in Chiefs game

KANSAS CITY – The Washington Commanders didn’t just lose a game to the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 28-7. They may have lost yet another starting player on their roster.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

NFL News / Hogs Haven / October 28

Commanders Vs. Chiefs – Studs and Duds

Washington’s Monday night primetime tilt against the surging Kansas City Chiefs was a tale of two halves. The Commanders “recalibrated” defense looked good through two quarters – and then the Chiefs stepped on their throats.

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Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / October 28

Commanders' $9 million problem is becoming impossible to defend

The Washington Commanders started well in the first half of their Monday Night Football clash with the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8. But it didn't take long for the wheels to fall off after that.

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / October 28

Commanders players know time is running out on turning season around

Things are not going well for the Washington Commanders, who have now lost three straight games.

'MNF' takeaways: Stout defensive effort leads Chiefs to decisive win over Commanders

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Dan Quinn News / Riggo's Rag / October 28

Dan Quinn subtly threw Kliff Kingsbury under the bus after Commanders loss

The Washington Commanders needed everything to go right to topple the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. It was a positive enough start throughout the first half, but missed opportunities proved crucial.