Chiefs Kingdom Update

November 03, 2025 • Sports

Hosted by Big Dill

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Transcript

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Hey there, sports fans! Welcome back to Big Dill Sports. I’m your host, Dillon, and this is "Chiefs Kingdom Update," where we recap all the action from the Kansas City Chiefs. Buckle up, because we’ve got a lot to cover, from Monday Night Showdowns to tough road battles.

Let’s dive into Week 8 at GEHA Field, where the Chiefs took on the Washington Commanders. After a slow start, Kansas City found their groove, finishing strong with a 28-7 victory. It all kicked off when Kareem Hunt broke the ice with a 1-yard rush late in the second quarter. The Chiefs then exploded with 21 points in the third quarter. Patrick Mahomes was in the zone, throwing touchdown passes to Hunt and Travis Kelce. To wrap it up, he connected with Rashee Rice for an 18-yard score in the fourth. Mahomes finished with 299 yards and three touchdowns, though he had to shake off two early interceptions. This makes it nine straight wins against Washington in the regular season!

Travis Kelce was on fire too, tying Priest Holmes’ franchise record with his 83rd career touchdown. Rashee Rice also made his presence felt, setting a season-high with nine receptions for 93 yards and his score. On defense, Kansas City was relentless, grabbing two interceptions and holding Washington scoreless in three quarters. Coach Andy Reid was especially pleased with the red-zone execution in the second half.

Injury Update time now, and it’s a tough one for Chiefs fans. In the fourth quarter, Isiah Pacheco suffered a medial collateral ligament sprain in his right knee. As of now, he’s week-to-week and will miss the Week 9 game against Buffalo. Coach Reid expressed his faith in backups Kareem Hunt, Elijah Mitchell, and rookie Brashard Smith to step up in Pacheco's absence. Reid humorously mentioned you’d have to cut Pacheco’s legs off to stop him, highlighting the player's determination.

Now to Week 9, where the Chiefs faced the Bills at Highmark Stadium. Despite their best efforts, they came up short, losing 28-21. Buffalo’s Josh Allen had an outstanding night, setting new records and giving the Chiefs a tough time. Kansas City fought back in the fourth, with Kareem Hunt punching in a 2-yard touchdown and Mahomes linking up with Kelce for a two-point conversion. Unfortunately, a late interception and a missed field goal sealed their fate.

Time for our Player Spotlight, and who better than Patrick Mahomes? He moved past Dave Krieg into 22nd place on the NFL's all-time passing touchdown list and hit over 2,000 passing yards for the season yet again. Despite the loss, Mahomes continues to be the heart of this team.

Looking ahead, the Chiefs head into a bye week at 5-4. It’s a crucial time for healing and honing strategies. Their next challenge is against the Denver Broncos on November 16th. With Pacheco sidelined and offensive line challenges emerging, Reid and coordinator Matt Nagy have their work cut out for them.

Let’s talk defense. Third-down stops will be key as they move forward, and as the playoff race tightens, staying healthy and efficient becomes even more critical.

That’s it for today’s Chiefs Kingdom Update. Thanks for tuning in to Big Dill Sports. I’m Dillon, reminding you that every game counts, and every player can be a 'big dill'. Until next time, take care and keep the faith, Chiefs fans!

Chiefs Kingdom Update