Game story
In Week 9 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-11-07, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 13–7 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Love (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +0.27 total EPA, and -3.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Lazard (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.62 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+11.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (2:50) 5-T.Townsend punts 71 yards to end zone, Center-41-J.Winchester, Touchback. Kansas City challenged the touchback ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 5-T.Townsend punts 51 yards to GB 20, Center-
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Lazard · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.62 EPA/play
- 2 A. Dillon · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 3 T. Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 4 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 5 J. McKinnon · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 6 Da. Williams · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.21 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 7 M. Valdes-Scantling · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8 J. Deguara · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Lazard — GB · Receiving
A. Lazard posted the highest total EPA (+4.62) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +4.62 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.41 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (2:50) 5-T.Townsend punts 71 yards to end zone, Center-41-J.Winchester, Touchback. Kansas City challenged the touchback ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 5-T.Townsend punts 51 yards to GB 20, Center-41-J.Winchester. 86-
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass)
- Green Bay Packers — A. Lazard (J. Love pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker
- Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker
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 GB 1 (Q1 51:00) — (6:00) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 50:56) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the GB 6 (Q2 31:54) — (1:54) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the GB 37 (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 7-H.Butker 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the KC 20 (Q4 5:00) — (5:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 13-A.Lazard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 4:54) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 32:50) — (2:50) 5-T.Townsend punts 71 yards to end zone, Center-41-J.Winchester, Touchback. Kansas City challenged the touchback ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 5-T.Townsend punts 51 yards to GB 20, Center-
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 5:00) — (5:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 13-A.Lazard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 31-Da.Williams to KC 37 for -2 yards (26-D.Savage, 51-K.Barnes) [52-R.Gary].
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 45:52) — (:52) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 57:37) — (12:37) 31-Da.Williams up the middle to GB 44 for 11 yards (26-D.Savage; 31-A.Amos).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 32:50) — (2:50) 5-T.Townsend punts 71 yards to end zone, Center-41-J.Winchester, Touchback. Kansas City challenged the touchback ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 5-T.Townsend punts 51 yards to GB 20, Center-
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 5:00) — (5:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 13-A.Lazard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 45:52) — (:52) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 31-Da.Williams to KC 37 for -2 yards (26-D.Savage, 51-K.Barnes) [52-R.Gary].
Quarterback report card
J.Love led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Love (Green Bay Packers) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -3.6% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.27 total EPA
- P.Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -11.4% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -6.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.095 | -0.017 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.8% | 40.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.007 | -0.161 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.044 | -0.022 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.017 | +0.095 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.0% | 63.2% |
By the numbers
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, -7.24 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -1.40 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.
- A. Lazard (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Love (GB) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- P. Mahomes (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.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 51:00 · GB 1 · Score 0-6
(6:00) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 50:56 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 31:54 · GB 6 · Score 0-10
(1:54) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 30:06 · GB 37 · Score 0-13
(:06) 7-H.Butker 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 5:00 · KC 20 · Score 6-13
(5:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 13-A.Lazard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 4:54 · KC 15 · Score 7-13
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Green Bay Packers 13-7 in Week 9, 2021 on 2021-11-07.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 13 (GB 7-13 KC) in Week 9, 2021 on 2021-11-07.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 6; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q1 51:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Lazard (J. Love pass) (Q4 5:00) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 31:54, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 30:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
J. Love (Green Bay Packers), 46.3% completion, -3.6% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.27 total passing EPA. P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 50.0% completion, -11.4% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -6.46 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
A. Lazard (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +4.62 on receiving plays. across 1 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.41 EPA): (2:50) 5-T.Townsend punts 71 yards to end zone, Center-41-J.Winchester, Touchback. Kansas City challenged the touchback ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 5-T.Townsend punts 51 yar. The biggest win-probability swing was +11.6%.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 13-7 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 7-1 Now 7-2 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W
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