Game Info
Kickoff: Monday, October 27, 2025, 8:15 p.m. ET
Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Network: ABC
Washington Commanders
Quarterback
Jayden Daniels*OUT
Marcus Mariota: SIT
Marcus Mariota was a serviceable spot starter in Superflex earlier this season, but facing a Chiefs defense allowing the sixth-fewest points at the position and holding four of six quarterbacks faced under 200 yards, I’m not starting Mariota unless there are literally no other options.
Running Back
Jacory Croskey-Merritt: START, RB2
Jeremy McNichols: FLEX, RB4
Chris Rodriguez Jr.: FLEX, RB4
Jacory Croskey-Merritt got the lion’s share of the backfield work against the Cowboys: 13 carries for 33 yards, and seems to have taken the mantle of the primary RB1 for the Commanders. But that beautiful Bill upside has been quickly diluted by two vultures. Jeremy McNichols was involved in the passing game with three targets that turned into two catches for 23 yards, and he even got two carries for 22 yards. And the backbreaker? Chris Rodriguez Jr. stole the short-yardage spotlight with only three carries for 12 yards, but the lone touchdown of the group.
JCM can be considered a low-end RB2 because the passing-down work and the overall opportunity share are his to lose. However, the involvement of McNichols and Rodriguez is a massive cap on his upside.
Wide Receiver
Deebo Samuel: START, WR2
Terry McLaurin: FLEX, WR4
Both Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel are set to return after missing Week 7, albeit without their stud quarterback. Mariota has been a serviceable backup, so their floors should remain close to what we’ve seen this season. McLaurin doesn’t have much upside, but Samuel still does, considering his usage all over the field. The Chiefs have allowed the sixth fewest fantasy points to wide receivers, keeping Scary Terry a mere flex play. Samuel should still see enough work to maintain WR2 status.
Tight End
Zach Ertz: STREAMER
Zach Ertz has at least six targets in each of the past two games and already has four touchdown receptions. I’d feel more comfortable if Jayden Daniels were starting, considering the tough matchup, but Ertz has shown enough to still be considered a streamer.
Defense/Special Teams
Washington Commanders: SIT
The Commanders are tied with the Packers for the second-fewest forced turnovers (three).
Kansas City Chiefs
Quarterback
Patrick Mahomes: START, QB1
You don’t need me to tell you to start Patrick Mahomes, but did you know he grew up a Dallas Cowboys fan? As a kid from Texas, he rooted for America’s Team.
Running Back
Isiah Pacheco: START, Borderline RB2
Kareem Hunt: FLEX, RB4
Brashard Smith: FLEX, RB3
The Chiefs’ backfield has been an absolute mess for fantasy this season. Isiah Pacheco saw a season high of 15 carries against the Raiders, but Brashard Smith has seen an increase in work with each passing week (although most of his 14 carries came in garbage time in Week 7), and Kareem Hunt has basically been the goal-line back. Pacheco is a borderline RB2 considering he’s seen at least 12 touches in back-to-back games, but all of Kansas City’s running backs are extremely volatile fantasy options.
Wide Receiver
Rashee Rice: START, WR1
Xavier Worthy: START, WR2
Hollywood Brown: START, WR3
The receiving group ate like it was a Thanksgiving buffet in Week 7. Rashee Rice exploded back into the lineup with seven receptions on seven targets for 42 yards and two touchdowns, showing zero rust. Marquise Brown snagged a score on just two catches for 14 yards, and Xavier Worthy chipped in three receptions for 35 yards plus a 13-yard carry. Rice is a locked-in WR1 and a top-10 start with a top-10 matchup against the Commanders. Worthy and Brown remain highly volatile, with Worthy being more of a WR2 and Brown more of a WR3.
Tight End
Travis Kelce: START, TE1
You don’t need me to tell you to start Travis Kelce, but did you know he grew up a huge fan of Cleveland sports? Being from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, he rooted hard for Cleveland’s NFL, NBA, and MLB teams.
Defense/Special Teams
Kansas City Chiefs: START
Marcus Mariota is starting for the Commanders.