NFL Monday night: Kansas City pulls away from Washington
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw three second-half touchdown passes as the Chiefs pulled away to a 28-7 victory over the Washington Commanders on Monday night.
After Washington intercepted Mahomes twice in the first half, the quarterback completed 17-of-19 passes for 210 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in the second half.
Tying the score at 7-7 on a touchdown with 58 seconds left in the first half, the Commanders managed only 66 yards on 20 snaps after halftime.
Washington played without quarterback Jayden Daniels, who sustained a hamstring injury in the Commanders’ previous game. Marcus Mariota handled the QB duties for Washington against the Chiefs, and he completed 21-of-30 passes for 213 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.
Five players from Alabama high schools and colleges got on the field during the Washington-Kansas City game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri:
- Trey Amos (Alabama) started at cornerback for the Commanders. Amos made two tackles and broke up one pass.
- Commanders wide receiver Ja’Corey Brooks (Alabama) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
- Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt (Sidney Lanier, Alabama State) started at running back for the Commanders. Croskey-Merritt ran for 25 yards on nine carries.
- Commanders cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (Hewitt-Trussville, Auburn) was designated as a game-day inactive.
- Commanders cornerback Jonathan Jones (Auburn) did not record any stats.
- Commanders linebacker Ale Kaho (Alabama) was designated as a game-day inactive.
- Chiefs defensive lineman Brodric Martin (Northridge, North Alabama) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
- Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun (Samford) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
- Daron Payne (Shades Valley, Alabama) started at defensive tackle for the Commanders. Payne made one tackle. Payne played even though a toe injury prevented him from practicing for the game.
- Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (South Alabama) made six tackles on defense, recorded two tackles for loss and had one tackle on special teams.
- Commanders offensive tackle Trent Scott (Lee-Huntsville) was designated as a game-day inactive.
After its third straight win, Kansas City (5-3) plays the Buffalo Bills at 3:25 p.m. CST Sunday at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
After its third straight loss, Washington (3-5) plays in prime time for the fourth time this season in Week 9. The Commanders take on the Seattle Seahawks at 7:20 p.m. Sunday at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. NBC will televise the game.
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Retirement for Tyreek Hill? Star Receiver Gets Candid About His Mindset After Leg Injury
Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill is still trying to figure out what his next step will be. Hill is currently in rehab after undergoing surgery on his left knee.
Hill wanted to turn over a new leaf ahead of the 2025 season by casting away the ghosts of 2024. After playing postseason football in back-to-back years, the Dolphins took a step back during Hill’s third year in Miami.
With quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in concussion protocol, the Dolphins shuffled through several different options. However, none of them delivered positive results. Tua wasn’t the same when he returned, and the Dolphins missed out on the playoffs.
Despite threatening to leave the team in the summer, Hill stuck around and even signed a new contract. The Dolphins began the current campaign with three straight defeats before registering a win over the New York Jets in week four.
Unfortunately, the win was overshadowed by Hill’s gruesome knee injury, which ended his season. Speaking with former Dolphins teammate Terron Armstead on his podcast, The Set With T. Stead, Hill revealed that he plans to discuss with his family members the possibility of retiring from football.
At the end of the day, I feel like that decision is based upon how I feel and where my mindset is at the moment. I’m happy with the career that I’ve had. I love playing football. I love [playing] it, but it takes a lot. It takes a lot on you mentally, it takes a lot on you physically. I’m at the point now where I need to have a conversation with mom, family, everybody. Wherever my mind is at the time, the decision will be made, but I know right now, I haven’t had time to live in the moment.
Tyreek Hill said
How did Tyreek Hill injure his knee?
The Dolphins led the Jets 10-0 through a field goal from Riley Patterson and a touchdown catch from tight end
Hill caught five passes in between the Dolphins’ scoring drives. However, his sixth catch spelled the end of his campaign. After receiving a pass from his quarterback, Hill smartly went out of bounds to stop the clock. The Jets defender
The outcome was very graphic. Hill’s left leg hung sideways from his knee. The medical team did not waste any time and transferred him to a local hospital.
Reports from the doctors revealed that Hill had dislocated his left knee and multiple torn ligaments, including the ACL. He underwent surgery to repair the damaged leg. Hill’s season ended with 21 receptions for 265 yards and 1 touchdown.
Tyreek Hill was drafted in the fifth round by the Kansas City Chiefs, where he won his first and only Super Bowl ring before moving to the Dolphins in 2022. If Hill does end up retiring from football, then his NFL journey would end with 819 receptions for 11,363 yards and 83 touchdowns. He has also returned 106 times for 1439 yards and scored 5 touchdowns.
