A Patrick Mahomes injury scare is the last thing the Chiefs need before facing the Bills. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes continued his strong play against the Washington Commanders, improving the Chiefs’ record to 5-3 through Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season.

On both of the Commanders’ fourth down attempts, they called passes. Marcus Mariota threw incomplete on one and got a five-yard gain on fourth-and-6 on the other. Meanwhile, Patrick Mahomes threw a touchdown pass on one fourth down and Kareem Hunt ran for another first down.

During his postgame press conference, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spotlighted veteran DL Mike Danna's breakout performance | @EdEastonJr

Tammy Reid, wife of Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, chatted with quarterback Patrick Mahomes before the “Monday Night Football” game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 27, 2025.

Andy Reid said the Chiefs are monitoring knee injuries to Isiah Pacheco and Nick Bolton after Monday’s 28-7 win over the Washington Commanders.

During Saturday's press conference, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid commented on signing OL Esa Pole to the practice squad | @EdEastonJr

Piggybacking off Andy Reid’s optimism, Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said he anticipates Josh Simmons, who has been away from the team for several weeks, to return to the team.

Yahoo Sports Daily hosts Jason Fitz and Claudia Bellofatto react to Rashee Rice’s performance in the Kansas City Chiefs’ win over the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football. Watch the full episode of Yahoo Sports Daily on YouTube or YahooSports.