Cleveland Browns vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2003 Week 10 Recap

Game story

In Week 10 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-11-09, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 41–20 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +25.50 total EPA.

On the individual side, T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +25.50 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-11.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (4:18) 29-J.Jackson up the middle to KC 48 for 3 yards (99-V.Holliday). FUMBLES (99-V.Holliday), RECOVERED by KC-90-R.Sims at KC 48. 90-R.Sims to KC 48 for no gain (60-S.O'Hara).

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 T. Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +25.50 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
2. 2 E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +13.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
3. 3 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Morton · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play
5. 5 P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.84 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
6. 6 P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Boerigter · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
8. 8 R. Bowers · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.74 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

• Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes (Q1 50:10)
• Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes (Q1 45:25)
• Cleveland Browns — J. Jackson (Q2 41:56)
• Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q2 39:17)
• Cleveland Browns — R. Bowers (K. Holcomb pass) (Q2 34:59)
• Kansas City Chiefs — J. Morton (T. Green pass) (Q3 22:22)
• Kansas City Chiefs — E. Kennison (T. Green pass) (Q4 2:25)

Field goals

• Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q1 57:00)
• Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen (Q2 34:01)
• Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen (Q2 30:04)
• Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q3 15:43)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the KC 33 (Q1 57:00) — (12:00) 4-P.Dawson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q1 50:10) — (5:10) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. #60 D.Willis reported as an eligible receiver; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 50:05) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q1 45:25) — (:25) 31-P.Holmes right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 45:19) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–13. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 41:56) — (11:56) #68 C.Beasley reported as an eligible receiver 29-J.Jackson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 41:53) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 14 (Q2 39:17); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 39:11) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q2 34:59) — (4:59) #68 C.Beasley reported as an eligible receiver. 10-K.Holcomb pass to 34-R.Bowers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 34:54) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CLE 11 (Q2 34:01) — (4:01) 8-M.Andersen 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 8-M.Andersen 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 28 (Q3 22:22) — (7:22) 10-T.Green pass to 80-J.Morton for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE - 96 DE KENARD LANG INJURED.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 22:16) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the KC 5 (Q3 15:43) — (:43) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CLE 27 (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 2:19) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..

Turning points

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

• Cleveland Browns (Q1 49:18) — (4:18) 29-J.Jackson up the middle to KC 48 for 3 yards (99-V.Holliday). FUMBLES (99-V.Holliday), RECOVERED by KC-90-R.Sims at KC 48. 90-R.Sims to KC 48 for no gain (60-S.O'Hara). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -4.58]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 34:54) — 4-P.Dawson kicks 63 yards from CLE 30 to KC 7. 82-D.Hall to CLE 16 for 77 yards (25-C.Crocker). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +4.02]
• Cleveland Browns (Q2 34:59) — (4:59) #68 C.Beasley reported as an eligible receiver. 10-K.Holcomb pass to 34-R.Bowers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +1.74]
• Cleveland Browns (Q2 41:56) — (11:56) #68 C.Beasley reported as an eligible receiver 29-J.Jackson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +1.07]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 39:17) — (9:17) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-90-M.Word, Defensive Offside, declined. G.Warren also lined up in neutral zone. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +3.66]

Impact plays

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

• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +6.06]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:43) — (12:43) 82-D.Hall to CLE 40 for -5 yards (54-A.Davis). FUMBLES (54-A.Davis), touched at CLE 42, RECOVERED by CLE-96-K.Lang at CLE 42. 96-K.Lang to CLE 45 for 3 yards (68-W.Shields). KC - 76 T JOHN TAI [WPA -4.4% · EPA -5.05]
• Cleveland Browns (Q1 49:18) — (4:18) 29-J.Jackson up the middle to KC 48 for 3 yards (99-V.Holliday). FUMBLES (99-V.Holliday), RECOVERED by KC-90-R.Sims at KC 48. 90-R.Sims to KC 48 for no gain (60-S.O'Hara). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -4.58]
• Cleveland Browns (Q2 36:57) — (6:57) 17-C.Gardocki punts 37 yards to KC 21, Center-64-R.Pontbriand. 24-W.Bartee MUFFS catch, touched at KC 21, RECOVERED by CLE-39-M.Lehan at KC 21. 39-M.Lehan to KC 21 for no gain (24-W.Bartee). Ba [WPA +8.2% · EPA +4.24]

Quarterback report card

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

• T.Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 47 dropbacks · 61.7% completion · +0.54 EPA/play · +25.50 total EPA
• K.Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs +0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +8.32 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, +27.09 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Kansas City Chiefs leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• T. Green (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. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 57:00 · KC 33 · Score 3-0
   (12:00) 4-P.Dawson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
2. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 50:10 · CLE 1 · Score 3-6
   (5:10) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. #60 D.Willis reported as an eligible receiver
3. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 50:05 · CLE 2 · Score 3-7
   8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
4. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 45:25 · CLE 9 · Score 3-13
   (:25) 31-P.Holmes right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 45:19 · CLE 2 · Score 3-14
   8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
6. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 41:56 · KC 1 · Score 9-14
   (11:56) #68 C.Beasley reported as an eligible receiver 29-J.Jackson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 41:53 · KC 2 · Score 10-14
   4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
8. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 39:17 · CLE 14 · Score 10-20
   (9:17) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-90-M.Word, Defensive Offside, declined. G.Warren also lined up in neutral zone.
9. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 39:11 · CLE 2 · Score 10-21
   8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
10. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 34:59 · KC 2 · Score 16-21
    (4:59) #68 C.Beasley reported as an eligible receiver. 10-K.Holcomb pass to 34-R.Bowers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 34:54 · KC 2 · Score 17-21
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
12. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 34:01 · CLE 11 · Score 17-24
    (4:01) 8-M.Andersen 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
13. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · CLE 9 · Score 17-27
    (:04) 8-M.Andersen 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
14. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 22:22 · CLE 28 · Score 17-33
    (7:22) 10-T.Green pass to 80-J.Morton for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE - 96 DE KENARD LANG INJURED.
15. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 22:16 · CLE 2 · Score 17-34
    8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
16. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 15:43 · KC 5 · Score 20-34
    (:43) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
17. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 2:25 · CLE 27 · Score 20-40
    (2:25) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 2:19 · CLE 2 · Score 20-41
    8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.