The Washington Commanders are playing on Monday Night Football for the second time in two weeks. They lost at home to the Chicago Bears in Week 6, and are now traveling to Missouri to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8.

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.

Two teams seemingly headed in opposite directions meet Monday night when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Washington Commanders to cap Week 8.

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

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

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.

A quick look as to why Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may be in trouble in Week 8 against the Washington Commanders.