Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 1999 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-09-19, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 26–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Griese (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -2.26 total EPA.

On the individual side, D. Alexander (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.51 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-99.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (2:29) R.Shehee up the middle to DEN 10 for 7 yards (E.Brown).

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 · +6.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
2. 2 T. Richardson · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
3. 3 T. Davis · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Rison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
5. 5 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
6. 6 S. Sharpe · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
7. 7 B. Chamberlain · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
8. 8 E. Grbac · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +1.13 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.05 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 — unlisted player (Q3 27:01)
• Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
• Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 14:58)

Field goals

• Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q2 45:00)
• Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q2 38:07)
• Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q2 30:15)
• Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q3 23:23)
• Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 2:17)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 32 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) J.Elam 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 2 (Q2 38:07) — (8:07) P.Stoyanovich 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 25 (Q2 30:15) — (:15) P.Stoyanovich 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q3 27:01) — (12:01) T.Richardson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 12 (Q3 24:16) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 26 (Q3 23:23) — (8:23) P.Stoyanovich 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) T.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 14:58) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q4 14:58) — (14:58) B.Morris up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 9:25) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 10 (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) P.Stoyanovich 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope..

Turning points

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

• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) R.Shehee up the middle to DEN 10 for 7 yards (E.Brown). [WPA -99.7% · EPA -5.67]
• Denver Broncos (Q1 60:00) — P.Stoyanovich kicks 62 yards from KC 30 to DEN 8. C.Watson to DEN 28 for 20 yards (R.George). [WPA +43.5% · EPA +0.43]
• Denver Broncos (Q2 38:58) — (8:58) B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by J.Woods at KC 38. J.Woods to KC 43 for 5 yards (E.McCaffrey). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -3.45]
• Denver Broncos (Q3 28:03) — (13:03) T.Davis up the middle to KC 47 for 6 yards (D.Edwards). FUMBLES (D.Edwards), RECOVERED by KC-C.Dishman at KC 45. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -3.89]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 14:58) — (14:58) B.Morris up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +1.96]

Impact plays

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

• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) R.Shehee up the middle to DEN 10 for 7 yards (E.Brown). [WPA -99.7% · EPA -5.67]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 18:41) — (3:41) E.Grbac pass INTERCEPTED by T.Pryce at KC 34. T.Pryce to KC 34 for no gain (V.Riley). KC18 E.Grbac injured. [WPA -6.3% · EPA -4.55]
• Denver Broncos (Q3 24:07) — (9:07) B.Griese sacked at DEN 25 for -8 yards (D.Thomas). FUMBLES (D.Thomas), touched at DEN 25, RECOVERED by KC-D.Thomas at DEN 27. [WPA -5.5% · EPA -4.33]
• Denver Broncos (Q3 28:03) — (13:03) T.Davis up the middle to KC 47 for 6 yards (D.Edwards). FUMBLES (D.Edwards), RECOVERED by KC-C.Dishman at KC 45. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -3.89]

Quarterback report card

B.Griese led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• B.Griese (Denver Broncos) · 26 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.26 total EPA
• E.Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 21 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.13 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 (+0.05 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -5.77 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, +4.17 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.
• 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. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · KC 32 · Score 3-0
   (15:00) J.Elam 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
2. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 38:07 · DEN 2 · Score 3-3
   (8:07) P.Stoyanovich 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
3. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 30:15 · DEN 25 · Score 3-6
   (:15) P.Stoyanovich 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
4. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 27:01 · DEN 1 · Score 3-12
   (12:01) T.Richardson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 24:16 · DEN 12 · Score 3-13
   P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
6. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 23:23 · DEN 26 · Score 3-16
   (8:23) P.Stoyanovich 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
7. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · KC 1 · Score 9-16
   (15:00) T.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 14:58 · KC 2 · Score 10-16
   J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
9. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 14:58 · DEN 5 · Score 10-22
   (14:58) B.Morris up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 9:25 · DEN 2 · Score 10-23
    P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
11. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 2:17 · DEN 10 · Score 10-26
    (2:17) P.Stoyanovich 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.