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Travis Kelce tied a franchise record for total touchdowns as the Kansas City Chiefs used a second-half surge to beat the injury-riddled Washington Commanders Monday night, 28-7.
Kelce scored the 83rd touchdown of his career on a 10-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes in the third quarter. He had 80 touchdowns, two rushing touchdowns and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. He bound Priest Holmes with the milestone.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) is congratulated by teammate Creed Humphrey (52) after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The touchdown also added Kelce to an exclusive club with other legendary tight ends. He joined Antonio Gates, Tony Gonzalez, Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham as the only other tight ends in NFL history with at least 80 touchdowns. Including the playoffs, Kelce has 100 touchdowns in his career.
Kansas City took a 21-7 lead after the score and never really looked back.
Kelce had six catches for 99 yards while Kansas City has yet to have a 100-yard receiver this season. Mahomes was 25 of 34 with 299 passing yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions.
Kareem Hunt also had two touchdowns in the game – one rushing and one receiving. Rashee Rice had the other receiving touchdown.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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The Commanders were without Jayden Daniels and George Fant as well as key defensive figures like Noah Igbinoghene and Ale Kaho.
Marcus Mariota started again for Daniels and put the Commanders in a good enough position to take the advantage. Mariota found Terry McLaurin for an 11-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. McLaurin used a nifty kick to secure the touchdown.
Coming out of halftime, the Commanders offense was nowhere to be found. Washington had just one offensive possession in the third quarter and was likely to receive punts in the fourth.
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scrambles as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
This was far from the type of play needed to beat the defending AFC champion Chiefs.
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Mariota was 21 of 30 with 213 yards, a touchdown pass and two picks.
Don’t look now, but the Chiefs have won five of their last six games and have the Buffalo Bills in their sights in Week 9.
