Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 20–17 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 14–10 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Patrick Mahomes
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:57) 6-M.Haack punts 53 yards to KC 8, Center-46-L.Rhodes. 24-S.Moore MUFFS catch, RECO…
- Game date
- 2022-09-25
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20–17 on 2022-09-25, overcoming Kansas City Chiefs's 14–10 halftime lead. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +10.81 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 6 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs
(12:28) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 80-J.Woods for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [99-K.Saunders].
7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
(:39) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(9:44) 7-C.McLaughlin 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
(1:50) (Shotgun) 25-C.Edwards-Helaire right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-P.Mahomes pass to 87-T.Kelce is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
(7:59) 19-M.Ammendola 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(2:58) 7-C.McLaughlin 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
(:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 80-J.Woods for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-C.Jones].
7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 12:28TD Josh WoodsPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 0-6
(12:28) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 80-J.Woods for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [99-K.Saunders].
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 12:24XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 0-7
7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 0:39TD Travis KelcePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 6-7
(:39) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:44FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 25
- Score
- 6-10
(9:44) 7-C.McLaughlin 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:50TD Clyde Edwards-HelairePoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 12-10
(1:50) (Shotgun) 25-C.Edwards-Helaire right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:46Safety Patrick MahomesPoints+2
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-P.Mahomes pass to 87-T.Kelce is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 7:59FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 7
- Score
- 17-10
(7:59) 19-M.Ammendola 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:58FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 33
- Score
- 17-13
(2:58) 7-C.McLaughlin 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:29TD Josh WoodsPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 12
- Score
- 17-19
(:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 80-J.Woods for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-C.Jones].
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:24XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 17-20
7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +10.81 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2
JuJu Smith-Schuster · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 3
Artavis Pierce · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play - 4Josh Woods · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 5Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 6Clyde Edwards-Helaire · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 7Matt Ryan · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 8
Michael Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 9 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
Patrick Mahomes — KC · Passing
Patrick Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+10.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
Patrick Mahomes's top snap (+4.93 EPA): (10:04) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 9-J.Smith-Schuster pushed ob at IND 19 for 53 yards (31-B.Facyson).
Biggest single play (+6.48 EPA): Matt Haack — (13:57) 6-M.Haack punts 53 yards to KC 8, Center-46-L.Rhodes. 24-S.Moore MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by IND-83-K.Granson at KC 4.
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Indianapolis Colts) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +2.0% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.19 total EPA
- Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 44 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -4.4% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +10.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.031 | -0.004 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.7% | 47.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.162 | -0.093 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.216 | -0.267 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.004 | +0.031 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.0% | 60.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Kansas City Chiefs -0.03, Indianapolis Colts -0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, -0.30 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, -2.40 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — Josh Woods (Matt Ryan pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Clyde Edwards-Helaire
- Indianapolis Colts — Josh Woods (Matt Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — Chase McLaughlin
- Kansas City Chiefs — Matt Ammendola
- Indianapolis Colts — Chase McLaughlin
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–6. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q1 12:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 80-J.Woods for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [99-K.Saunders].; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 12:24) — 7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q1 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 8–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the KC 25 (Q2 9:44) — (9:44) 7-C.McLaughlin 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 25-C.Edwards-Helaire right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q2 1:46).
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the IND 7 (Q3 7:59) — (7:59) 19-M.Ammendola 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the KC 33 (Q3 2:58) — (2:58) 7-C.McLaughlin 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 12 (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 80-J.Woods for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-C.Jones].; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 0:24) — 7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 80-J.Woods for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-C.Jones].
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 9-J.Smith-Schuster INTERCEPTED by 26-R.McLeod (5-S.Gilmore) at IND 36. 26-R.McLeod to IND 36 for no gain (87-T.Kelce).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 13:57) — (13:57) 6-M.Haack punts 53 yards to KC 8, Center-46-L.Rhodes. 24-S.Moore MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by IND-83-K.Granson at KC 4.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:04) — (10:04) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 9-J.Smith-Schuster pushed ob at IND 19 for 53 yards (31-B.Facyson).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at IND 28 for -4 yards (8-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (8-C.Dunlap) [8-C.Dunlap], touched at IND 27, RECOVERED by KC-38-L.Sneed at IND 26. 38-L.Sneed to IND 21 for 5 yards (63-D
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 13:57) — (13:57) 6-M.Haack punts 53 yards to KC 8, Center-46-L.Rhodes. 24-S.Moore MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by IND-83-K.Granson at KC 4.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at IND 28 for -4 yards (8-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (8-C.Dunlap) [8-C.Dunlap], touched at IND 27, RECOVERED by KC-38-L.Sneed at IND 26. 38-L.Sneed to IND 21 for 5 yards (63-D
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:04) — (10:04) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 9-J.Smith-Schuster pushed ob at IND 19 for 53 yards (31-B.Facyson).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at IND 42 for -9 yards (38-L.Sneed). FUMBLES (38-L.Sneed) [38-L.Sneed], touched at IND 41, recovered by IND-28-J.Taylor at IND 35.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 12:28 · KC 1 · Score 0-6
(12:28) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 80-J.Woods for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [99-K.Saunders]. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 12:24 · KC 15 · Score 0-7
7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 0:39 · IND 3 · Score 6-7
(:39) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 9:44 · KC 25 · Score 6-10
(9:44) 7-C.McLaughlin 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 1:50 · IND 1 · Score 12-10
(1:50) (Shotgun) 25-C.Edwards-Helaire right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs Safety (+2) — Q2 1:46 · IND 2 · Score 14-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-P.Mahomes pass to 87-T.Kelce is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 7:59 · IND 7 · Score 17-10
(7:59) 19-M.Ammendola 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 2:58 · KC 33 · Score 17-13
(2:58) 7-C.McLaughlin 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 0:29 · KC 12 · Score 17-19
(:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 80-J.Woods for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-C.Jones]. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 0:24 · KC 15 · Score 17-20
7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts on 2022-09-25?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-17 in Week 3, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 8, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 17, Indianapolis Colts 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Woods (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 12:28) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q1 0:39) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — C. Edwards-Helaire (Q2 1:50) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Woods (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 0:29) Indianapolis Colts field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 9:44, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Ammendola (Q3 7:59, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q3 2:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts?
Matt Ryan (Indianapolis Colts), 60.0% completion, +2.0% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.19 total passing EPA. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 45.5% completion, -4.4% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +10.81 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts?
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.81 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+4.93 EPA): (10:04) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 9-J.Smith-Schuster pushed ob at IND 19 for 53 yards (31-B.Facyson)..
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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