Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 41–7 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 20–7 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Top passer
- M. Cassel
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left intended for 84-K.Colbert INTERCEPT…
- Game date
- 2011-09-11
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Kansas City Chiefs 41–7 on 2011-09-11. R. Fitzpatrick posted a game-high +13.03 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 14 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(12:19) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 84-S.Chandler for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(1:02) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 13-St.Johnson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(6:50) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(5:42) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(1:51) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 25-J.Charles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(4:23) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [21-J.Arenas].
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(:19) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 19-D.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(11:57) 28-C.Spiller up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 12:19TD Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 6-0
(12:19) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 84-S.Chandler for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 12:14XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 1:02TD RFR. FitzpatrickPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 27
- Score
- 13-0
(1:02) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 13-St.Johnson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 0:55XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 14-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:50FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 11
- Score
- 17-0
(6:50) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 5:42FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 20
- Score
- 20-0
(5:42) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:51TD JCJ. CharlesPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 6
- Score
- 20-6
(1:51) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 25-J.Charles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:46XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 20-7
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 4:23TD Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 11
- Score
- 26-7
(4:23) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [21-J.Arenas].
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 4:19XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 27-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 0:19TD Dre'Mont JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 33-7
(:19) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 19-D.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 0:14XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 34-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 11:57TD CSC. SpillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 9
- Score
- 40-7
(11:57) 28-C.Spiller up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 11:50XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 41-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Fitzpatrick · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +13.03 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 2Sean Chandler · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +9.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
- 3St. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 4F. Jackson · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.75 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 5D. Nelson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 6J. O'Connell · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 7D. McCluster · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.02 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
R. Fitzpatrick — BUF · Passing
R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+13.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.
R. Fitzpatrick's top snap (+3.56 EPA): (4:23) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [21-J.Arenas].
Biggest single play (-5.86 EPA): M. Cassel — (14:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left intended for 84-K.Colbert INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence [98-D.Edwards] at BUF 42. 29-D.Florence pushed ob at KC 28 for 30 yards (73-J.Asamoah).
Quarterback report card
M. Cassel led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · -2.8% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -16.90 total EPA
- R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 28 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · +14.8% CPOE · +0.47 EPA/play · +13.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.144 | -0.356 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 28.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.409 | -0.445 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.056 | -0.221 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.356 | -0.144 |
| Defensive success rate | 71.4% | 50.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.36), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.14 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.36 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 14 drives, +12.25 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, -27.39 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — Sean Chandler (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Buffalo Bills — R. Fitzpatrick
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles (M. Cassel pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Sean Chandler (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Dre'Mont Jones (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Buffalo Bills — C. Spiller
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 84-S.Chandler for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 12:14) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 27 (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 13-St.Johnson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 0:55) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–6. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the KC 11 (Q2 6:50) — (6:50) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the KC 20 (Q2 5:42) — (5:42) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the BUF 6 (Q2 1:51) — (1:51) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 25-J.Charles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 1:46) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q3 4:23) — (4:23) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [21-J.Arenas].; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 4:19) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q3 0:19) — (:19) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 19-D.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 0:14) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 9 (Q4 11:57) — (11:57) 28-C.Spiller up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 11:50) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 14:50) — (14:50) 22-F.Jackson left end to KC 14 for 9 yards (56-D.Johnson).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 15:00) — 9-R.Lindell kicks 66 yards from BUF 35 to KC -1. 22-D.McCluster to KC 25 for 26 yards (51-C.White). FUMBLES (51-C.White), RECOVERED by BUF-55-K.Sheppard at KC 26.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 84-S.Chandler for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 86-D.Nelson pushed ob at BUF 38 for 9 yards (47-J.McGraw).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 6:37) — (6:37) 25-J.Charles right end to KC 21 for 3 yards (37-G.Wilson). FUMBLES (37-G.Wilson), RECOVERED by BUF-21-L.McKelvin at KC 21. 21-L.McKelvin to KC 21 for no gain (25-J.Charles). Kansas City challen
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 14:12) — (14:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left intended for 84-K.Colbert INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence [98-D.Edwards] at BUF 42. 29-D.Florence pushed ob at KC 28 for 30 yards (73-J.Asamoah).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 15:00) — 9-R.Lindell kicks 66 yards from BUF 35 to KC -1. 22-D.McCluster to KC 25 for 26 yards (51-C.White). FUMBLES (51-C.White), RECOVERED by BUF-55-K.Sheppard at KC 26.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 6:37) — (6:37) 25-J.Charles right end to KC 21 for 3 yards (37-G.Wilson). FUMBLES (37-G.Wilson), RECOVERED by BUF-21-L.McKelvin at KC 21. 21-L.McKelvin to KC 21 for no gain (25-J.Charles). Kansas City challen
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 4:23) — (4:23) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [21-J.Arenas].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 12:19 · KC 4 · Score 6-0
(12:19) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 84-S.Chandler for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 12:14 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 1:02 · KC 27 · Score 13-0
(1:02) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 13-St.Johnson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 0:55 · KC 2 · Score 14-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 6:50 · KC 11 · Score 17-0
(6:50) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 5:42 · KC 20 · Score 20-0
(5:42) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 1:51 · BUF 6 · Score 20-6
(1:51) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 25-J.Charles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 1:46 · BUF 2 · Score 20-7
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 4:23 · KC 11 · Score 26-7
(4:23) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [21-J.Arenas]. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 4:19 · KC 2 · Score 27-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 0:19 · KC 4 · Score 33-7
(:19) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 19-D.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 0:14 · KC 2 · Score 34-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 11:57 · KC 9 · Score 40-7
(11:57) 28-C.Spiller up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 11:50 · KC 2 · Score 41-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2011-09-11?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Kansas City Chiefs 41-7 in Week 1, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 14, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q2: Buffalo Bills 6, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Buffalo Bills 14, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Buffalo Bills 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Buffalo Bills 41, Kansas City Chiefs 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Chandler (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 12:19) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Fitzpatrick (Q1 1:02) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (M. Cassel pass) (Q2 1:51) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Chandler (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q3 4:23) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Jones (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q3 0:19) Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Spiller (Q4 11:57) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 6:50, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 5:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs?
M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs), 57.9% completion, -2.8% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -16.90 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 60.7% completion, +14.8% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +13.03 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs?
R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+3.56 EPA): (4:23) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [21-J.Arenas]..
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Now 1-0 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Now 0-1 L
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