Sacked twice and intercepted twice, Marcus Mariota threw one touchdown in an emergency start in Kansas City as the Commanders fell to the Chiefs 28-7 on Monday Night Football.
He was outdueled by KC quarterback and three-time Super Bowl Champion Patrick Mahomes who threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns as his team claimed a share of second place in the AFC West at 5-3, a game behind Bo Nix and the Broncos.
The Commanders fell to 3-4, playing without starting quarterback Jayden Daniels, who is out with a strained hamstring.
Mariota completed 21-30 passes for 213 yards.