Game story
In Week 3 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-09-26, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 31–21 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Batch (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -1.06 total EPA.
On the individual side, E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.74 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+43.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: P.Stoyanovich kicks 57 yards from KC 30 to DET 13. B.Olivo to DET 30 for 17 yards (R.Tongue).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 21 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 E. Grbac · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +11.74 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.08 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 3 R. Rivers · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
- 4 J. Horn · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 5 G. Crowell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 6 D. Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 7 G. Crowell · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play
- 8 S. Irvin · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
E. Grbac — KC · Passing
E. Grbac posted the highest total EPA (+11.74) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.49 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (2:56) C.Batch pass to R.Rivers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
Field goals
- 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 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DET 15 (Q1 48:30) — (3:30) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 46:30) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the KC 16 (Q2 41:57) — (11:57) S.Irvin left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 39:14) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q2 36:07) — (6:07) R.Shehee left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DET 12 (Q2 34:18) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DET 33 (Q2 30:09) — (:09) P.Stoyanovich 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–6. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DET 25 (Q3 21:52) — (6:52) E.Grbac pass to J.Horn for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET, Defensive Holding, declined.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 20:00) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q3 19:52) — (4:52) C.Batch pass to W.Rasby for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-R.George, Defensive Holding, declined..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 8–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) D.Bennett up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 10:38) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the KC 31 (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) C.Batch pass to R.Rivers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the KC 2 (Q4 2:11) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. C.Batch pass to B.Stablein is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 60:00) — P.Stoyanovich kicks 57 yards from KC 30 to DET 13. B.Olivo to DET 30 for 17 yards (R.Tongue).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 36:07) — (6:07) D.Bennett up the middle to DET 19 for 44 yards (M.Carrier).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 41:57) — (11:57) S.Irvin left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 48:30) — (3:30) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander to DET 18 for 37 yards (A.Aldridge).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 55:51) — (10:51) C.Batch sacked at DET 40 for -8 yards (M.Patton).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) C.Batch pass to R.Rivers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) C.Batch pass INTERCEPTED by C.Dishman at DET 48. C.Dishman to DET 23 for 25 yards (T.Ramirez). KC97 T.Parten tipped ball at line of scrimmage
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 48:30) — (3:30) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:24) — (:24) E.Grbac kneels to DET 20 for -1 yards.
Quarterback report card
C.Batch led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Batch (Detroit Lions) · 43 dropbacks · 37.2% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.06 total EPA
- E.Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.37 EPA/play · +11.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.041 | +0.123 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.074 | +0.360 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.234 | -0.088 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.123 | -0.041 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 54.5% |
By the numbers
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, +3.59 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, +11.48 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.
- E. Grbac (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 TD (+6) — Q1 48:30 · DET 15 · Score 0-6
(3:30) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 46:30 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 41:57 · KC 16 · Score 6-7
(11:57) S.Irvin left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 39:14 · KC 2 · Score 7-7
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 36:07 · DET 6 · Score 7-13
(6:07) R.Shehee left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 34:18 · DET 12 · Score 7-14
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 30:09 · DET 33 · Score 7-17
(:09) P.Stoyanovich 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 21:52 · DET 25 · Score 7-23
(6:52) E.Grbac pass to J.Horn for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET, Defensive Holding, declined. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 20:00 · DET 2 · Score 7-24
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 19:52 · KC 3 · Score 13-24
(4:52) C.Batch pass to W.Rasby for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-R.George, Defensive Holding, declined. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 12:04 · DET 7 · Score 13-30
(12:04) D.Bennett up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 10:38 · DET 2 · Score 13-31
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 2:56 · KC 31 · Score 19-31
(2:56) C.Batch pass to R.Rivers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q4 2:11 · KC 2 · Score 21-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. C.Batch pass to B.Stablein is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Detroit Lions 31-21 in Week 3, 1999 on 1999-09-26.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Detroit Lions 21, Kansas City Chiefs 31 (DET 21-31 KC) in Week 3, 1999 on 1999-09-26.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q3: Detroit Lions 6, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 8, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Detroit Lions 21, Kansas City Chiefs 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 48:30) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 41:57) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 36:07) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 21:52) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 19:52) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:04) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:56) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs?
C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 37.2% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.06 total passing EPA. E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs), 62.5% completion, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +11.74 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs?
E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +11.74 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.49 EPA): (2:56) C.Batch pass to R.Rivers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +43.3%.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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