There are three reasons for optimism for the Washington Commanders heading into their Week 8 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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The Kansas City Chiefs' offense has performed well the past four games, and to ensure that continues, they need to steer clear of these three Washington Commanders defenders at all costs.

Washington Commanders wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Terry McLaurin will return to the lineup for Monday night's matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Washington won't have QB Jayden Daniels on Sunday, but will have two playmakers in the lineup against Kansas City.

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr., center, dives in for a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell (14) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. Credit: AP/Jeffrey McWhorter

The Washington Commanders will finally have both of their top two receivers available Monday, as Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel will play vs. Kansas City. Both players were full participants the past three days at practice,

On Saturday, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke to the media and reacted to the news. "We liked him well enough to bring him in the first time. ... The more experience he gets, the better he'll be," Reid said. Pole played his college football for the Washington State Cougars. He played two seasons prior at Chabot College.