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Travis Kelce tied a franchise record for total touchdowns as the Kansas City Chiefs used a second-half rally to defeat the injury-plagued Washington Commanders on Monday night, 28-7.
Kelce scored his 83rd career touchdown on a 10-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes in the third quarter. He had 80 touchdown receptions, two rushing touchdowns and one fumble recovery returned for a touchdown. He tied Priest Holmes for 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 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 receptions. Including the playoffs, Kelce has 100 touchdown receptions in his career.
Kansas City took a 21-7 lead after the score and never really looked back from there.
Kelce had six receptions 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 touchdown passes 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 on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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The Commanders were playing without Jayden Daniels and George Fant, as well as key defensive figures such as Noah Igbinoghene and Ale Kaho.
Marcus Mariota started again for Daniels and had the Commanders in a pretty good position to gain an advantage. Mariota found Terry McLaurin for an 11-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. McLaurin used a nifty toe kick to secure the touchdown.
Coming out of halftime, the Commanders’ offense was nowhere to be found. Washington only had one offensive possession in the third quarter and was susceptible to punts in the fourth.
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) battles 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 on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
It was far from the type of game 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.
