Squirrel’s Nuts & Bolts Commanders - Chiefs MNF Showdown Strategy (Week 8 NFL DFS)

Oct 27, 2025

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Week 8 of the NFL season wraps up with an interconference showdown as the Washington Commanders visit the Kansas City Chiefs in Arrowhead. The Chiefs enter as 10.5-point home favorites, with a game total set at 47.5 points. Both teams are competitive in the playoff picture, but currently sit in third place of their respective divisions, with the Chiefs coming in at 4-3 and the Commanders sitting at 3-4.

Kansas City’s offense has looked better this year than in the last few seasons, with Patrick Mahomes averaging his most touchdowns and yards per attempt since 2022. The Chiefs are also the rare team with more players coming back than getting hurt, with Rashee Rice rejoining the team from suspension last week. Rice, combined with Xavier Worthy and Travis Kelce, gives the Chiefs three solid receiving options, with Hollywood Brown, Tyquan Thornton, and JuJu Smith-Schuster acting as peripheral options. The running back spot is a messy mix, with Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, and Brashard Smith all getting in the mix for different roles.

The Commanders have dealt with injuries to their passing game all season, and Marcus Mariota is expected to get the start in place of the injured Jayden Daniels. Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel are expected back for Washington, which should give support to Zach Ertz and the rest of the Washington receivers. The Commanders rank second in the league in rushing yards per game, with Jacory Croskey-Merritt taking control as the RB1, and Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez also getting carries.

This game features some big names for fantasy and a contrast of offenses, with the Chiefs ranking sixth in passing yards per game while Washington ranks second in rushing yards per game. Let’s break down this interconference showdown, highlight the key plays, and uncover the strategies that could help you climb the leaderboards.