When the schedule first came out, this Week 8 Monday Night Football game was an exciting one. Unfortunately, the injury to Washington’s franchise QB Jayden Daniels has really changed the outlook of this matchup. You can definitely see that in the MNF odds below.

The Commanders (3-4) have lost two games in a row after getting blown out at Dallas in Week 7 by the score of 44-22. It’s their third loss in the last four games, and it’s Daniels’ second injury this season to cost him game time.

The Kansas City Chiefs (4-3) have won two games in a row, including a 31-0 win over the Raiders last week. Additionally, they beat the Lions two weeks ago in a matchup that some think was a Super Bowl preview. This will be the third straight home game for the Chiefs.

Currently, this game is expected to be a one-sided affair, according to the latest NFL betting lines. With that said, let’s dive deeper into the latest MNF odds, courtesy of the top sports betting sites, and make our Week 8 NFL predictions for the Washington Commanders vs. Kansas City Chiefs.

What Channel Is Monday Night Football On?

• Monday Night Football Channel: ESPN
• Monday Night Football Time: 8:15pm ET
• Monday Night Football Announcers: Joe Buck and Troy Aikman

We are back to the usual one MNF game after two consecutive weeks of doubleheaders. The Washington Commanders vs. Kansas City Chiefs will kick off at 8:15pm ET live from the GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO.

Monday Night Football Odds

The following Monday Night Football odds are courtesy of ScoresandStats:

Keep an eye on the latest NFL odds for MNF and monitor how the lines change up until kickoff.

The line first opened with the Kansas City Chiefs favored by 3.5 points. That spready has gone up as high as 12.5 points before coming back down to a 12-point spread. The Chiefs also opened at -192 and has seen that moneyline go as high as the current -800 odds.

With that said, the Washington Commanders are a massive Underdog due to Jayden Daniels being ruled out of the MNF game. The Total went from 48.5 to 51 points, before coming back down to an O/U of 48 points.

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Monday Night Football Betting Trends

The following Monday Night Football betting trends include data from last season:

Washington Commanders Betting Trends

• 10-5 SU in last 15 games
•  2-4 ATS in last six games
• 1-4 ATS in last five road games
• 6-2-1 ATS in last nine Week 8 games
• Over is 8-1 in last nine AFC games

Kansas City Chiefs Betting Trends

• 4-1 SU in last five games
• 4-1 ATS in last five games
• 16-1 in last 17 home games
• 7-3 ATS in last 10 October games
• 1-5 ATS in last six Week 8 games
• Under is 6-3 in last nine NFC games

Monday Night Football Matchup

These two NFL Teams have played against each other seven times and the Kansas City Chiefs have absolutely dominated this series going 10-1 versus the Washington Commanders.

In fact, the Chiefs are 8-0 SU and 8-0 ATS in last eight head-to-head matchups. Additionally, Kansas City is 5-0 SU in their last five home games versus the Commanders.

Their most recent matchup came in 2021, and the Chiefs won 31-13. In 11 all-time games, the Chiefs have scored 323 points to the Commanders 179. In the last seven games, the Chiefs have outscored the Commanders 30.86 ppg to 12.29 ppg.

Monday Night Football Predictions

Let’s take a look at the participants in this week’s Monday Night Football game, and make our winning NFL picks: 

Washington Commanders Monday Night Football

Although there’s plenty of time left in the season for the Commanders to turn things around and make another run at the NFC Championship, things are definitely concerning heading into the mid-season.

Washington has lost two games in a row and three of the last four. However, the most alarming trend so far is that Jayden Daniels has sustained a second non-season ending injury. This will be his third missed game of the season and the Commanders will rely on backup QB Marcus Mariota.

You can pretty much throw out the season stats for Washington’s offense as they’re night and day with Daniels compared to Mariota.

What makes matters worse for the Commanders is that their defense hasn’t played up to the same level as it did last year. In fact, they’ve been a liability even when Daniels is playing.

Last week, the defense gave up 44 points to their bitter rival the Dallas Cowboys. Two weeks ago, they allowed the Bears to score nine points in the fourth quarter to win 25-24. In Week 4, they gave up 34 points to the Falcons.

The Chiefs offense is a Top 10 unit for most major categories and they’re going to be too much for this Washington defense.  

Kansas City Chiefs Monday Night Football

Speaking of the Chiefs offense, they’re 12^th in rushing (123.4 ypg), 6^th in passing (247.1 ypg), 5^th in total yards (370.6 ypg), and 6^th in scoring (26.6 ppg). They’re also 9^th in red zone touchdowns (66.6%) and 5^th with 3.1 TDs per game. With their offense having all of their weapons, Patrick Mahomes is going to be an MVP contender this year.

Last week, the Chiefs crushed their divisional rival the Raiders by the score of 31-0. Two weeks ago, they manhandled the Lions 30-17. KC has won four of their last five games and appear to have turned things around, while regaining their Championship swagger.

Defensively, the Chiefs excel against the pass as they allow just 174.6 ypg which is the 4^th best mark in the league. They’re also third in scoring as they only give up 17.7 ppg. However, that shutout really helped this number. Yet, Washington won’t even reach 17 points in this matchup with a backup QB.

Who Is Winning Monday Night Football?

Yes, we’ve seen some upsets in the league already this year. However, this is not going to be one of them. First, Washington is not as dangerous offensively without Daniels at QB, which means they will be limited in their success. Second, they’re playing an elite defense that will make life miserable for Mariota.

On the flip side, the Chiefs are gaining momentum offensively and Washington’s defense doesn’t have the capability of stopping them.

This game is going to get ugly quickly. The Chiefs are 10-1 SU versus Washington. Furthermore, they’re 8-0 SU and 8-0 ATS in the last eight head-to-head meetings. Lastly, they’re 5-0 SU in their last five games at home versus the Commanders.

The Chiefs are going to crush the Commanders on Monday Night Football and it should be by at least two touchdowns. Also, take the Under as this game is shaping up for a 31-14 finish.

Bet: Kansas City Chiefs  (-800), Chiefs -12 (-110), U 48 (-110)

Monday Night Football Prop Bets

Let’s take a look at some of the best Player props and Game prop bets for this Monday Night Football matchup:

Patrick Mahomes Touchdowns

• Over 2.5 TDs (+125)
• Under 2.5 TDs (-155)

Washington allows at least two passing touchdowns per game. However, they gave up three last week to the Cowboys. Additionally, Mahomes has thrown for three or more TDs in two straight games and three of his last four outings.

I see this passing attack finding plenty of success on MNF and Mahomes leading the charge with at least three touchdown throws.

Bet: Over 2.5 TDs (+125)

Zach Ertz Receiving Yards

• Over 29.5 yards (-110)
• Under 29.5 yards (-110)

With a backup QB, I expect TE Zach Ertz to be the beneficiary of check downs and quick throws. He’s tallied 13 targets over the last two weeks and is averaging 32.7 ypg on the season. Look for the veteran tight end to get at least 30 yards and possibly even a TD.

Bet: Over 29.5 yards (-110)

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Rushing Yards

• Over 45.5 yards (-110)
• Under 45.5 yards (-110)

Jacory Croskey-Merritt has emerged as the top running back in Washington. However, the offensive line has been inconsistent in the run game and JCM didn’t have a great game last week versus Dallas.

Nicknamed “Bill,” the rookie RB is averaging 53.9 rushing yards per game. Last week, he had just 33 yards and that was down from 61 yards in Week 6 and 111 yards in Week 5. The Commanders will need to stick with the running game. The Chiefs allow over 105 rushing yards per game. So, there will be some potential here for Bill and the Commanders.

Bet: Over 45.5 yards (-110)

Best Bets For Monday Night Football

Check out our best bets for Monday Night Football:

• Kansas City Chiefs (-800)
• Jacory Croskey-Merritt over 45.5 rushing yards (-110)
• Patrick Mahomes over 2.5 TDs (+125)

The Kansas City Chiefs are going to win this game. The only question is by how many touchdowns. They’re 10-1 SU all-time against the Commanders and have won eight in a row. Furthermore, they’re 8-0 ATS in the last eight games between these two teams, and they’ve gone 5-0 SU in their last five home games versus Washington.

For the Chiefs to win this game, they will rely heavily on Mahomes to slice up the Commanders’ pass defense. I fully expect at least three TDs and possibly even 300 passing yards as the Chiefs put up big numbers across the board.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt should be able to get back on track after a down week versus the Cowboys in Week 7. Look for the rookie running back to get over 50 rushing yards as Washington tries to control the clock and keep third downs manageable.

If you put all of these best Week 3 MNF bets into a parlay, then you will win $383 for every $100 wagered. That’s almost a 4x on your parlay card. Not bad considering that we’re taking the biggest line of the night at -800 odds.

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Monday Night Football Song

Monday Night Football’s theme “Heavy Action” has become a pop-culture staple as generations of fans will instantly recognize the theme song within the first few notes.

Yet, over time, broadcast networks have tried to retool the MNF song to add an extra layer of entertainment, importance, and relevance. For over two-decades, Monday Night Football belonged to Hank Williams Jr. and his hit “All My Rowdy Fans Are Coming Over Tonight.”

In 2023, ESPN debuted a new opening song. They took one of the 80’s biggest hits “In The Air Tonight” by Phil Collins and modernized it with an all-star collaboration from Christ Stapleton, Snoop Dogg and Cindy Blackman Santana. As of now, this rendition is expected to remain the Monday Night Football song for the 2025-26 season.

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