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Commanders vs Chiefs NFL Pick: Chiefs Finally Returning to Form (Oct 27)

Published Oct 24, 6:58pm ET by

Keith McCarthy - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer

Last updated Oct 24, 6:58pm ET

Pick status
The Chiefs look to improve to 4-2 when they host the Lions on Sunday night.

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  • The Commanders lost again last week, falling 44-22 in their defeat to the Cowboys.
  • Kansas City posted another stellar performance on Sunday, beating the Raiders 31-0.
  • These two teams last faced off on October 17, 2021, in a game that the Chiefs won 31-13.

Washington and Kansas City face off this week. The Commanders enter this matchup as the underdogs by a large margin. They'll aim to overcome their troubles against the surging Chiefs.

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Washington Commanders Overview Watch On: ABC/ESPN

DATE & TIME

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025 @ 8:15 PM ET
Kansas City Chiefs
ARROWHEAD STADIUM
KANSAS CITY, MO
Washington Commanders
GAME ODDS
BetOnline
Kansas City Chiefs -12.5 (-110)
Washington Commanders +12.5 (-105)

Commanders Seek Bounce Back Win

Washington continued to struggle on Sunday, losing 44-22 to the Cowboys. The defensive issues that plagued them in last year's postseason have lingered and reared their ugly head once again. The Commanders now sit at 3-4, needing to win 9 of their last 10 games to match last season's 12-5 record. A big reason behind their struggles has been the regression of QB Jayden Daniels, who is also banged up.

Chiefs are Starting to Heat Up

The Chiefs started this season slow, but have quickly returned to form. Their 31-0 thumping of the Raiders marked their 4th win in the last 5 games. Kansas City's defense has been especially impressive in those four wins, allowing only 11.5 pints per game. They've relied on their defense over the past couple seasons to make up for a lack of weapons for Mahomes to target. They'll aim for another strong result on defense.

Injury / Suspension
PLAYER STATUS
RB Austin Ekeler - Washington Commanders INJURED

Commanders vs Chiefs NFL Pick

Kansas City's dominance over the past month has resulted in quite a large spread in this game. While the Chiefs undoubtedly have an advantage at home, I'd be a bit wary taking them to cover here. Washington is due for a bounce back and is a much better team than the Raiders team the Chiefs stomped last week. Look for them to improve on offense and keep this game close enough to cover the 12.5-point spread.

Pick
Washington Commanders +12.5
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