Monday Night Football Recap: Did the Chiefs Second Half Takeoff 💥Send the Commanders into Sell Mode?

The Bill Barnwell Show

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🗓️ 28 October 2025

⏱️ 44 minutes

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The final score in the Monday Night Football clash between the victorious Kansas City Chiefs, and the now 3-5 Washington Commanders doesn't tell the whole story. Because this was a 7-7 game at halftime, with a Washington team that looked like it had a chance. But all of that was for naught, as KC took over in the second half. And while this win improves the Chiefs to 5-3, and puts an 0-2 start into the rear view mirror, for Washington, it might be time to enter "sell mode" as the trade deadline approaches. So today, CBS Sports senior NFL writer, Will Brinson and Bill Barnwell break down the game, and look towards the future for these two teams. 00:00 - Welcome 01:45 - KC beats Washington 28-7 05:00 - Why the final score doesn't tell the whole story 07:15 - The Chiefs are finally whole on offense 09:15 - What's the problem in Washington? 15:00 - A tale of two halves 21:45 - Are the Commanders buyers or sellers? 36:00 - What should the Chiefs do at the trade deadline? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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