Dallas Cowboys vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2013 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-09-15, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 17–16 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with -0.66 total EPA, and +5.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.18 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-21.6% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 25-L.Dunbar to KC 47 for 4 yards (55-A.Jordan) [91-T.Hali]. FUMBLES (55-A.Jordan), RECOVERED by KC-29-E.Berry at KC 47. 29-E.Berry to DAL 31 for 22 yards (7

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. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +11.18 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
2. 2 A. Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +5.98 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Fasano · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Avery · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Murray · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
8. 8 T. Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 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 — J. Charles (A. Smith pass) (Q1 53:19)
• Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q1 45:42)
• Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (A. Smith pass) (Q3 17:58)

Field goals

• Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey (Q1 50:06)
• Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey (Q3 21:59)
• Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop (Q4 14:10)
• Dallas Cowboys — D. Bailey (Q4 3:55)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q1 53:19) — (8:19) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 25-J.Charles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 53:13) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the KC 33 (Q1 50:06) — (5:06) 5-D.Bailey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q1 45:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 45:36) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the KC 12 (Q3 21:59) — (6:59) 5-D.Bailey 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DAL 12 (Q3 17:58) — (2:58) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 82-D.Bowe for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-80-A.Fasano was injured during the play.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 17:53) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DAL 22 (Q4 14:10) — (14:10) 6-R.Succop 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the KC 35 (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) 5-D.Bailey 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

Turning points

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

• Dallas Cowboys (Q3 15:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 25-L.Dunbar to KC 47 for 4 yards (55-A.Jordan) [91-T.Hali]. FUMBLES (55-A.Jordan), RECOVERED by KC-29-E.Berry at KC 47. 29-E.Berry to DAL 31 for 22 yards (7 [WPA -21.6% · EPA -5.93]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 29-D.Murray to DAL 14 for 10 yards (50-J.Houston). [WPA -20.1% · EPA +0.10]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 20:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 17-D.Avery to DAL 37 for 31 yards (26-W.Allen). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +3.21]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:18) — (11:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo sacked at DAL 31 for -7 yards (38-R.Parker). FUMBLES (38-R.Parker), RECOVERED by KC-38-R.Parker at DAL 35. 38-R.Parker to DAL 35 for no gain (72-T.Frederick). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -4.03]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q1 52:27) — (7:27) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant pushed ob at KC 29 for 53 yards (35-Q.Demps). Penalty on KC-24-B.Flowers, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +4.56]

Impact plays

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

• Dallas Cowboys (Q3 15:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 25-L.Dunbar to KC 47 for 4 yards (55-A.Jordan) [91-T.Hali]. FUMBLES (55-A.Jordan), RECOVERED by KC-29-E.Berry at KC 47. 29-E.Berry to DAL 31 for 22 yards (7 [WPA -21.6% · EPA -5.93]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q1 52:27) — (7:27) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 88-D.Bryant pushed ob at KC 29 for 53 yards (35-Q.Demps). Penalty on KC-24-B.Flowers, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +4.56]
• Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:18) — (11:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo sacked at DAL 31 for -7 yards (38-R.Parker). FUMBLES (38-R.Parker), RECOVERED by KC-38-R.Parker at DAL 35. 38-R.Parker to DAL 35 for no gain (72-T.Frederick). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -4.03]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 20:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 17-D.Avery to DAL 37 for 31 yards (26-W.Allen). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +3.21]

Quarterback report card

T.Romo led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• T.Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 50 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +5.7% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.66 total EPA
• A.Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -5.7% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.98 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Dallas Cowboys -0.01, Kansas City Chiefs -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, -0.81 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -2.66 total EPA, 3 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• D. Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• T. Romo (DAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• A. Smith (KC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

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

1. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 53:19 · DAL 2 · Score 0-6
   (8:19) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 25-J.Charles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 53:13 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
   6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
3. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 50:06 · KC 33 · Score 3-7
   (5:06) 5-D.Bailey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
4. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 45:42 · KC 2 · Score 9-7
   (:42) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 88-D.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 45:36 · KC 2 · Score 10-7
   5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
6. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 21:59 · KC 12 · Score 13-7
   (6:59) 5-D.Bailey 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
7. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 17:58 · DAL 12 · Score 13-13
   (2:58) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 82-D.Bowe for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-80-A.Fasano was injured during the play.
8. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 17:53 · DAL 2 · Score 13-14
   6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
9. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 14:10 · DAL 22 · Score 13-17
   (14:10) 6-R.Succop 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
10. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 3:55 · KC 35 · Score 16-17
    (3:55) 5-D.Bailey 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.