No surprise the Chiefs have been terrible on defense. Big surprise Washington is giving up the second-most points in the league at 31 per game. Washington has only three takeaways after recording 23 last season.

The Chiefs' offense can cover for their defense. Washington's offense can't keep up with Patrick Mahomes. That's asking way too much of erratic backup QB Taylor Heinicke, especially given that he could missing the right side of his offensive line with Pro Bowl guard Brandon Scherff out and tackle Sam Cosmi questionable. 

Kansas City should have its focus for this non-conference matchup coming off an embarrassing, 38-20, home loss on national TV to the Bills this past Sunday night. 

Washington was just picked apart by Jameis Winston in a 33-22 home loss to the Saints this past Sunday. Mahomes is far better than Winston and has far superior receiving weapons even if Tyreek Hill doesn't play. Washington has yet to get its secondary straightened out. 

Washington ranks last in home attendance so it doesn't have much of a home field advantage.