Game story
In Week 12 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-23, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 19–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Plummer (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -0.03 total EPA, and +1.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, S. Parker (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.48 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-10.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (9:27) 10-T.Green pass short left intended for 18-S.Parker INTERCEPTED by 27-Da.Williams at DEN 30. 27-Da.Williams to DEN 36 for 6 yards (26-M.Bennett).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Parker · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
- 2 R. Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 3 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 4 D. Kircus · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.69 EPA/play
- 5 M. Bennett · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 6 C. Mustard · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 7 S. Alexander · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 8 L. Johnson · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.89 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Parker — KC · Receiving
S. Parker posted the highest total EPA (+6.48) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.16 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.47 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (9:27) 10-T.Green pass short left intended for 18-S.Parker INTERCEPTED by 27-Da.Williams at DEN 30. 27-Da.Williams to DEN 36 for 6 yards (26-M.Bennett).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Johnson
- Denver Broncos — S. Alexander (J. Plummer pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes
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 6 (Q1 54:38) — (9:38) 1-L.Tynes 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 33:07) — (3:07) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 33:03) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 12 (Q2 30:18) — (:18) 1-J.Elam 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 16 (Q3 26:25) — (11:25) 1-L.Tynes 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q3 21:25) — (6:25) 16-J.Plummer pass short left to 82-S.Alexander for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 21:21) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 11 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 1-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 4 (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) 1-L.Tynes 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 9:27) — (9:27) 10-T.Green pass short left intended for 18-S.Parker INTERCEPTED by 27-Da.Williams at DEN 30. 27-Da.Williams to DEN 36 for 6 yards (26-M.Bennett).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 27:39) — (12:39) 10-T.Green pass short left to 18-S.Parker pushed ob at DEN 17 for 31 yards (22-D.Foxworth, 47-J.Lynch).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 41:38) — (11:38) 20-M.Bell up the middle to DEN 45 for -3 yards (99-K.Bell).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) 16-J.Plummer pass deep middle to 80-R.Smith to KC 37 for 20 yards (97-K.Fox).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 10-T.Green pass incomplete deep middle to 85-R.Gardner.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 9:27) — (9:27) 10-T.Green pass short left intended for 18-S.Parker INTERCEPTED by 27-Da.Williams at DEN 30. 27-Da.Williams to DEN 36 for 6 yards (26-M.Bennett).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 27:39) — (12:39) 10-T.Green pass short left to 18-S.Parker pushed ob at DEN 17 for 31 yards (22-D.Foxworth, 47-J.Lynch).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 59:10) — (14:10) 16-J.Plummer pass deep right intended for 82-S.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at DEN 46. 24-T.Law to DEN 46 for no gain (82-S.Alexander).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 25:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass deep left to 87-D.Kircus to KC 24 for 36 yards (35-L.Walls, 25-G.Wesley).
Quarterback report card
J.Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +1.6% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.03 total EPA
- T.Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 27 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -0.4% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.034 | +0.079 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.7% | 52.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.001 | +0.057 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.357 | +0.106 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.079 | +0.034 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.5% | 53.3% |
By the numbers
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Denver Broncos: 9 drives, -2.53 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +6.34 total EPA, 5 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.
- S. Parker (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 54:38 · DEN 6 · Score 0-3
(9:38) 1-L.Tynes 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 33:07 · DEN 1 · Score 0-9
(3:07) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 33:03 · DEN 2 · Score 0-10
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 30:18 · KC 12 · Score 3-10
(:18) 1-J.Elam 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 26:25 · DEN 16 · Score 3-13
(11:25) 1-L.Tynes 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 21:25 · KC 1 · Score 9-13
(6:25) 16-J.Plummer pass short left to 82-S.Alexander for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 21:21 · KC 2 · Score 10-13
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · DEN 11 · Score 10-16
(15:00) 1-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 2:46 · DEN 4 · Score 10-19
(2:46) 1-L.Tynes 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 19-10 in Week 12, 2006 on 2006-11-23.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Denver Broncos 10, Kansas City Chiefs 19 (DEN 10-19 KC) in Week 12, 2006 on 2006-11-23.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 6; Final: Denver Broncos 10, Kansas City Chiefs 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Johnson (Q2 33:07) Denver Broncos touchdown — S. Alexander (J. Plummer pass) (Q3 21:25) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q1 54:38, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 30:18, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q3 26:25, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 2:46, 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?
J. Plummer (Denver Broncos), 56.8% completion, +1.6% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.03 total passing EPA. T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 48.1% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.53 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
S. Parker (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +6.48 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.47 EPA): (9:27) 10-T.Green pass short left intended for 18-S.Parker INTERCEPTED by 27-Da.Williams at DEN 30. 27-Da.Williams to DEN 36 for 6 yards (26-M.Bennett).. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.0%.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
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