Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2000 Week 12 Recap

Game story

In Week 12 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-11-19, the Buffalo Bills took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 21–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +0.21 total EPA.

On the individual side, D. Alexander (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.53 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+43.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Buffalo Bills changed the game: T.Sauerbrun kicks 66 yards from KC 30 to BUF 4. C.Watson to BUF 29 for 25 yards (L.Parker).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 D. Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.53 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
2. 2 E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +8.36 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
3. 3 R. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +7.00 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
4. 4 R. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +7.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Riemersma · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
6. 6 C. Mohr · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +4.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.89 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Porter · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.89 EPA/play
8. 8 K. Lockett · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q1 55:04)
• Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q3 24:12)
• Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q4 13:40)
• Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 8:00)
• Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q4 3:06)

Field goals

• Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q2 35:20)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 9 (Q1 55:04) — (10:04) R.Johnson pass to E.Moulds for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 54:59) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the BUF 2 (Q2 35:20) — (5:20) T.Peterson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the BUF 13 (Q3 24:12) — (9:12) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 24:07) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 18 (Q4 13:40) — (13:40) R.Johnson pass to J.Riemersma for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 13:35) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the BUF 9 (Q4 8:00) — (8:00) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 7:55) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 12 (Q4 3:06); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 1 (Q4 2:58) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Buffalo Bills (Q1 60:00) — T.Sauerbrun kicks 66 yards from KC 30 to BUF 4. C.Watson to BUF 29 for 25 yards (L.Parker). [WPA +43.5% · EPA +0.59]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) E.Grbac pass intended for T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by K.Carpenter at BUF 11. K.Carpenter to BUF 13 for 2 yards (T.Gonzalez). [WPA -40.3% · EPA -3.33]
• Buffalo Bills (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) R.Johnson left end pushed ob at KC 1 for 11 yards (M.Patton). Play Challenged by BUF and REVERSED. R.Johnson left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.6% · EPA +3.87]
• Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) C.Mohr punts 52 yards to KC 34, Center-E.Albright. K.Lockett to KC 45 for 11 yards (J.Linton). [WPA -19.6% · EPA -0.53]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:25) — (:25) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander to BUF 42 for 22 yards (T.Tillman). [WPA +17.7% · EPA +1.08]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Buffalo Bills (Q2 41:15) — (11:15) C.Mohr pass to D.Porter to KC 38 for 44 yards (W.Bartee). [WPA +14.1% · EPA +4.89]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 17:06) — (2:06) E.Grbac sacked at BUF 31 for -9 yards (S.Rogers). FUMBLES (S.Rogers), touched at BUF 37, RECOVERED by BUF-P.Williams at BUF 37. P.Williams to BUF 37 for no gain (W.Shields). Sack for 15 yards [WPA -13.6% · EPA -3.91]
• Buffalo Bills (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) R.Johnson left end pushed ob at KC 1 for 11 yards (M.Patton). Play Challenged by BUF and REVERSED. R.Johnson left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.6% · EPA +3.87]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) E.Grbac pass intended for T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by K.Carpenter at BUF 11. K.Carpenter to BUF 13 for 2 yards (T.Gonzalez). [WPA -40.3% · EPA -3.33]

Quarterback report card

E.Grbac led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• E.Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 55 dropbacks · 50.9% completion · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.21 total EPA
• R.Johnson (Buffalo Bills) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, +11.42 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, +5.56 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Buffalo Bills leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• D. Alexander (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 55:04 · KC 9 · Score 6-0
   (10:04) R.Johnson pass to E.Moulds for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 54:59 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
   S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
3. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 35:20 · BUF 2 · Score 7-3
   (5:20) T.Peterson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
4. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 24:12 · BUF 13 · Score 7-9
   (9:12) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 24:07 · BUF 2 · Score 7-10
   T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
6. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 13:40 · KC 18 · Score 13-10
   (13:40) R.Johnson pass to J.Riemersma for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 13:35 · KC 2 · Score 14-10
   S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
8. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 8:00 · BUF 9 · Score 14-16
   (8:00) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 7:55 · BUF 2 · Score 14-17
   T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
10. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 3:06 · KC 12 · Score 20-17
    (3:06) R.Johnson left end pushed ob at KC 1 for 11 yards (M.Patton). Play Challenged by BUF and REVERSED. R.Johnson left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 2:58 · KC 1 · Score 21-17
    S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.