Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 31–7 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 7–10 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Arian Smith
- Top passer
- Arian Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:02) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2013-09-29
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Giants 31–7 on 2013-09-29. Arian Smith posted a game-high +10.66 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 10 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(14:52) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 84-S.McGrath for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(14:02) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(2:00) 6-R.Succop 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(1:55) 5-S.Weatherford punts 59 yards to KC 11, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 22-D.McCluster for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(5:47) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 25-J.Charles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(3:15) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-S.Rogers].
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 14:52TD SMS. McGrathPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 5
- Score
- 0-6
(14:52) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 84-S.McGrath for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 14:47XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 14:02TD VCV. CruzPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 69
- Score
- 6-7
(14:02) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:53XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 2:00FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 33
- Score
- 7-10
(2:00) 6-R.Succop 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 1:55TD DMD. McClusterPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 70
- Score
- 7-16
(1:55) 5-S.Weatherford punts 59 yards to KC 11, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 22-D.McCluster for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 1:34XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-17
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 5:47TD JCJ. CharlesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-23
(5:47) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 25-J.Charles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 5:43XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-24
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:15TD DBD. BowePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 34
- Score
- 7-30
(3:15) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-S.Rogers].
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:06XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-31
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Arian Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +10.66 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 2V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.08 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 3S. McGrath · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 4D. McCluster · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 5K. Brock · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 6B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 7B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Rushing · +0.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8A. Sherman · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.02 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
Arian Smith — KC · Passing
Arian Smith posted the highest total EPA (+10.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
Arian Smith's top snap (+4.79 EPA): (3:15) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-S.Rogers].
Biggest single play (+6.48 EPA): E. Manning — (14:02) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Arian Smith led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 48 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -5.5% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +10.66 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 43 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -11.2% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.31 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.281 | +0.014 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.5% | 40.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.193 | +0.222 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.380 | -0.543 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.014 | +0.281 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.3% | 62.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.28 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 15 drives, +1.30 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 14 drives, -22.47 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — S. McGrath (Arian Smith pass)
- New York Giants — V. Cruz (E. Manning pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. McCluster
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles (Arian Smith pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (Arian Smith pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q2 14:52) — (14:52) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 84-S.McGrath for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 14:47) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; New York Giants found the end zone from the KC 69 (Q2 14:02) — (14:02) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 13:53) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NYG 33 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 6-R.Succop 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 70 (Q3 1:55) — (1:55) 5-S.Weatherford punts 59 yards to KC 11, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 22-D.McCluster for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 1:34) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q4 5:47) — (5:47) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 25-J.Charles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 5:43) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NYG 34 (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-S.Rogers].; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 3:06) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 3-J.Brown 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- New York Giants (Q2 14:02) — (14:02) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 5:26) — (5:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right intended for 25-J.Charles INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Rolle at NYG 26. 26-A.Rolle to NYG 26 for no gain (25-J.Charles). The Replay Assistant challenged
- New York Giants (Q3 1:55) — (1:55) 5-S.Weatherford punts 59 yards to KC 11, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 22-D.McCluster for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 5:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith Aborted. 61-R.Hudson FUMBLES at NYG 32, RECOVERED by NYG-52-S.Paysinger at NYG 31. 52-S.Paysinger to NYG 31 for no gain (74-G.Schwartz).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q2 14:02) — (14:02) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 1:55) — (1:55) 5-S.Weatherford punts 59 yards to KC 11, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 22-D.McCluster for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-S.Rogers].
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 5:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith Aborted. 61-R.Hudson FUMBLES at NYG 32, RECOVERED by NYG-52-S.Paysinger at NYG 31. 52-S.Paysinger to NYG 31 for no gain (74-G.Schwartz).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 14:52 · NYG 5 · Score 0-6
(14:52) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 84-S.McGrath for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 14:47 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 14:02 · KC 69 · Score 6-7
(14:02) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 13:53 · KC 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · NYG 33 · Score 7-10
(2:00) 6-R.Succop 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 1:55 · KC 70 · Score 7-16
(1:55) 5-S.Weatherford punts 59 yards to KC 11, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 22-D.McCluster for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 1:34 · NYG 2 · Score 7-17
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 5:47 · NYG 2 · Score 7-23
(5:47) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 25-J.Charles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 5:43 · NYG 2 · Score 7-24
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 3:15 · NYG 34 · Score 7-30
(3:15) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-S.Rogers]. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 3:06 · NYG 2 · Score 7-31
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Arian Smith (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2013-09-29?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Giants 31-7 in Week 4, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q2: New York Giants 7, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q3: New York Giants 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: New York Giants 0, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Final: New York Giants 7, Kansas City Chiefs 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — S. McGrath (A. Smith pass) (Q2 14:52) New York Giants touchdown — V. Cruz (E. Manning pass) (Q2 14:02) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. McCluster (Q3 1:55) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (A. Smith pass) (Q4 5:47) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Bowe (A. Smith pass) (Q4 3:15) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 50.0% completion, -5.5% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +10.66 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 41.9% completion, -11.2% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.31 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.66 total EPA on Passing plays. across 48 snaps. Their top snap (+4.79 EPA): (3:15) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-S.Rogers]..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
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