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Chiefs defense is peaking and Jayden Daniels’ absence could doom Commanders

The Washington Commanders find themselves in a tough spot on Monday night as they start their backup quarterback against one of the better pass defenses in the NFL.

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The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Washington Commanders this week on Monday Night Football. When this game was originally circled on the calendar, it promised to be a matchup between two of the NFL’s most exciting quarterbacks in Patrick Mahomes and Jayden Daniels. Unfortunately, Jayden Daniels is out with a hamstring injury.