Patrick Mahomes Fantasy Football Week 8: Stats and Projections vs. Commanders

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes will be up against the 26th-ranked pass defense of the Washington Commanders (238.3 yards allowed per game) in Week 8, at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday.

Daily fantasy players, is Mahomes worth considering for his next matchup against the Commanders? Scroll down, because we can help you make the correct decision.

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Patrick Mahomes Week 8 Fantasy Football Projection

• Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Washington Commanders
• Game Date: October 27, 2025
• Game Time: 8:15 p.m.
• Projected Fantasy Points: 20.4
• Projected Passing Yards: 236.55
• Projected Passing TDs: 1.98
• Projected Rushing Yards: 27.72
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.29

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Mahomes Fantasy Performance

• At the QB position, Mahomes has been one of the best players in fantasy, as he ranks second in the NFL with 24.7 fantasy points per game (173 total points). Overall, he is third in fantasy points.
• During his last three games, Mahomes has accumulated 861 passing yards (77-of-106) for seven passing TDs with one pick, leading to 84.4 fantasy points (28.1 per game) during that period. On the ground, he's contributed 120 yards rushing on 20 carries with two touchdowns.
• Mahomes has completed 124-of-180 throws for 1,355 yards, with 12 touchdowns and one interception, in his last five games, resulting in 124.9 total fantasy points (25.0 per game). With his legs, he's added 127 rushing yards on 29 attempts with two TDs.
• The peak of Mahomes' fantasy season so far was Week 6 against the Detroit Lions, when he caught zero balls on targets for zero yards, good for 31.5 fantasy points.
• From a fantasy standpoint, Patrick Mahomes' game against the New York Giants in Week 3 was his worst of the campaign, as he put up 13.2 fantasy points. He threw for 224 yards and one touchdown, and threw zero picks on the day.

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Commanders Defensive Performance

• One player has recorded more than 300 yards passing in a game against Washington this year.
• A total of Six players have thrown for at least one TD against the Commanders this year.
• Washington has allowed four players to throw for two or more touchdowns in a game this year.
• The Commanders have allowed two players to throw for at least three TDs in a game this season.
• Washington has allowed over 100 yards receiving to five players this season.
• A total of Nine players have hauled in a touchdown pass versus the Commanders this season.
• Washington has allowed two players to catch two or more touchdown passes in a game this year.
• The Commanders have allowed two players to put up over 100 yards rushing in a game this season.
• A total of five players have rushed for at least one TD against Washington this season.
• The Commanders have not allowed an opposing player to score two or more rushing TDs versus them this season.

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