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Travis Kelsey set a franchise record for total touchdowns as the Kansas City Chiefs used a second-half surge to defeat the injury-plagued Washington Commanders 28-7 on Monday night.
Kelce scored the 83rd touchdown of his career with a 10-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes in the third quarter. He had 80 touchdown catches, two rushing touchdowns and one return for a touchdown. He connected 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 pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on 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 tight ends in NFL history with at least 80 touchdown passes. If you count the playoffs, Kelce has scored 100 career touchdowns.
Kansas City went up 21-7 after the score and never looked back.
Kelce had six catches for 99 yards. as Kansas City has yet to have a 100-yard receiver this season. Mahomes was 25 of 34 with 299 passing yards, three touchdown passes and two interceptions.
Kareem Hunt also scored two touchdowns in the game, one rushing and one receiving. Rushy Rice got another touchdown.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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The commanders played without Jayden Daniels and George Fant, as well as key defensive pieces in Noah Igbinoghene and Ale Kaho.
Marcus Mariota started for Daniels again, and the Commanders were in a pretty good position to take advantage. Mariota found Terry McLaurin for an 11-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. McLaurin used a nifty kick to secure the touchdown.
After the break, the “Commander” attack was not visible. Washington had the ball only once in the third quarter and was exposed to punts in the fourth.
Washington Commanders cornerback Marcus Mariota (8) tackles as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drew 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 during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
It was nowhere near 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 Buffalo Bills in their sights in week 9.
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