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Stay tuned to this live blog for real-time updates on the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 8 showdown against the Washington Commanders at Arrowhead Stadium.

The Raiders (2-4) are in Kansas City set to kick off their Week 7 game with the Chiefs (3-3). Both teams are coming off wins, but in very different situations. The Raiders faced a hapless Titans team while the Chiefs beat a tough Lions team. And that difference couldn't have been more apparent in this game.

The Kansas City Chiefs look to continue their winning ways against the Washington Commanders on "Monday Night Football" in Week 8.

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook gains 14 yards to put him at 101 rushing yards in the game against the Chiefs, becoming the first player to gain 100 yards against the Chiefs defense since Baltim

Through the first half of the 2025 season, the Buffalo Bills had the NFL's worst deep passing game. Josh Allen and Joe Brady got back on track at the perfect time — when the Kansas City Chiefs came to town.

The Chiefs posted a mic'd up clip from their game against the Commanders. Mahomes rolled to his left, avoided a few pass rushers, before delivering a jump pass to Noah Gray for a first down. This helped extend a drive that would culminate with a Rashee Rice touchdown, putting the Chiefs up 28-7.

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