Overview
- Washington confirmed Jayden Daniels will miss Week 8 with a hamstring injury, making Marcus Mariota the starter for Monday night at Arrowhead.
- Sportsbooks list Kansas City around a 10.5-point favorite, and simulations such as Dimers give the Chiefs roughly an 84% win probability.
- Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel are active for Washington, which is expected to lean on a top-ranked rushing attack to shorten the game.
- Washington’s pass rush is thinned with Dorance Armstrong on injured reserve, while defensive tackle Daron Payne was listed as questionable.
- Kansas City remains without OT Josh Simmons and has G Trey Smith doubtful, yet Mahomes enters in near‑MVP form with Rashee Rice back from suspension and the defense posting strong recent metrics.