Mahomes Tops 40,000 Yards; Chiefs Beat Washington

Patrick Mahomes continued piling up milestones in Kansas City’s 28-7 Week 8 win over Washington, throwing three touchdown passes (25-of-34, 299 yards). He surpassed 40,000 career passing yards in his first nine NFL seasons and tied Dan Marino for the most three-TD games in a player’s first nine seasons. The victory improved the Chiefs to 5-3 and was part of a rebound that has seen Kansas City win five of six after an 0-2 start, aided by the returns of Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce. Mahomes threw two interceptions but also rushed for 30 yards, highlighting both the offense’s dominance and occasional miscues. The game included a late unnecessary-roughness shove by Commanders DT Jer’Zhan Newton after a sack that may draw a fine, and Kansas City now faces key upcoming rematches with the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos. Mahomes has managed injuries this season, including a right high-ankle sprain, and has been rested at times to preserve availability for a postseason push.