Game story
In Week 16 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-12-17, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 20–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
G. Frerotte (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -4.67 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Richardson (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.00 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+43.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: T.Sauerbrun kicks 60 yards from KC 30 to DEN 10. D.O'Neal to DEN 29 for 19 yards (R.George).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Richardson · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +5.00 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2 E. Grbac · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 3 B. Chamberlain · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 4 M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 5 F. Moreau · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.55 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 6 D. Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7 D. Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 8 K. Lockett · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Richardson — KC · Rushing
T. Richardson posted the highest total EPA (+5.00) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.24 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (11:35) T.Rouen punts 33 yards to KC 5, Center-G.Cadrez. K.Lockett to KC 5 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at KC 5, RECOVERED by DEN-J.Suttle at KC 0. TOUCHDOWN. Punt hit helmet of K.Lockett and bounced into endzone, recov
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
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 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 22 (Q1 52:38) — (7:38) T.Peterson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 38 (Q2 41:35); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 41:26) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q3 24:25) — (9:25) F.Moreau up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 24:23) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 28 (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) T.Richardson left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 7:14) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 10 (Q4 0:35) — (:35) T.Peterson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 60:00) — T.Sauerbrun kicks 60 yards from KC 30 to DEN 10. D.O'Neal to DEN 29 for 19 yards (R.George).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 41:35) — (11:35) T.Rouen punts 33 yards to KC 5, Center-G.Cadrez. K.Lockett to KC 5 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at KC 5, RECOVERED by DEN-J.Suttle at KC 0. TOUCHDOWN. Punt hit helmet of K.Lockett and bounced
- Denver Broncos (Q4 11:46) — (11:46) J.Elam 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) T.Sauerbrun punts 34 yards to KC 47, Center-K.Gammon. D.O'Neal to KC 41 for 6 yards (L.Bush).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 41:16) — (11:16) T.Richardson left tackle to DEN 25 for 33 yards (E.Brown).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 41:35) — (11:35) T.Rouen punts 33 yards to KC 5, Center-G.Cadrez. K.Lockett to KC 5 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at KC 5, RECOVERED by DEN-J.Suttle at KC 0. TOUCHDOWN. Punt hit helmet of K.Lockett and bounced
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) T.Richardson left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 11:46) — (11:46) J.Elam 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 44:56) — (14:56) E.Grbac pass to S.Morris to DEN 19 for 3 yards (J.Mobley). FUMBLES (J.Mobley), RECOVERED by DEN-D.O'Neal at DEN 19. D.O'Neal to DEN 25 for 6 yards (D.Alexander).
Quarterback report card
G.Frerotte led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- G.Frerotte (Denver Broncos) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -4.67 total EPA
- E.Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -5.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.048 | +0.089 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.127 | -0.082 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.334 | +0.194 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.089 | +0.048 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 54.7% |
By the numbers
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -3.56 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, +8.07 total EPA, 4 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. Richardson (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.
- Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 52:38 · DEN 22 · Score 0-3
(7:38) T.Peterson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 41:35 · KC 38 · Score 6-3
(11:35) T.Rouen punts 33 yards to KC 5, Center-G.Cadrez. K.Lockett to KC 5 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at KC 5, RECOVERED by DEN-J.Suttle at KC 0. TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 41:26 · KC 2 · Score 7-3
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 24:25 · DEN 2 · Score 7-9
(9:25) F.Moreau up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 24:23 · DEN 2 · Score 7-10
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 7:22 · DEN 28 · Score 7-16
(7:22) T.Richardson left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 7:14 · DEN 2 · Score 7-17
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:35 · DEN 10 · Score 7-20
(:35) T.Peterson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 20-7 in Week 16, 2000 on 2000-12-17.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 20 (DEN 7-20 KC) in Week 16, 2000 on 2000-12-17.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Final: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 41:35) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 24:25) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:22) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q1 52:38, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
G. Frerotte (Denver Broncos), 59.5% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -4.67 total passing EPA. E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs), 46.7% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -5.52 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
T. Richardson (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +5.00 on rushing plays. across 23 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.24 EPA): (11:35) T.Rouen punts 33 yards to KC 5, Center-G.Cadrez. K.Lockett to KC 5 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at KC 5, RECOVERED by DEN-J.Suttle at KC 0. TOUCHDOWN. Punt hit helmet of K. The biggest win-probability swing was +43.5%.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 10-4 Now 10-5 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W
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