Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 29–28 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 20–16 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Arian Smith
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (:48) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 18-T.Gabriel INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Be…
- Game date
- 2016-12-04
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Atlanta Falcons 29–28 on 2016-12-04. Arian Smith posted a game-high +9.63 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 6 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 29 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs(10:05) 76-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 24-D.Freeman right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(8:06) (Shotgun) 32-S.Ware left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(5:15) 3-M.Bryant 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(13:29) 3-M.Bryant 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(7:10) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 32-S.Ware for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(:48) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 18-T.Gabriel INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry at ATL 37. 29-E.Berry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(:02) 3-M.Bryant 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(13:02) (Punt formation) 12-A.Wilson right guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(12:01) 24-D.Freeman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(4:37) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 19-A.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 81-A.Hooper is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. DEFENSIVE TWO-POINT ATTEMPT. 29-E.Berry intercepted the try attempt. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:05TD DFD. FreemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 0-6
(10:05) 76-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 24-D.Freeman right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:02XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 8:06TD SWS. WarePoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 6-7
(8:06) (Shotgun) 32-S.Ware left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 5:15FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 6-10
(5:15) 3-M.Bryant 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 13:29FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 6-13
(13:29) 3-M.Bryant 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 7:10TD SWS. WarePoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 12-13
(7:10) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 32-S.Ware for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 7:05XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 13-13
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:48TD EBE. BerryPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 75
- Score
- 19-13
(:48) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 18-T.Gabriel INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry at ATL 37. 29-E.Berry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:37XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 20-13
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:02FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 42
- Score
- 20-16
(:02) 3-M.Bryant 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 13:02TD AWA. WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 55
- Score
- 26-16
(13:02) (Punt formation) 12-A.Wilson right guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 12:52XP Cairo SantosPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 27-16
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:01TD DFD. FreemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 27-22
(12:01) 24-D.Freeman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:37TD Alton RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 5
- Score
- 27-28
(4:37) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 19-A.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 4:32Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 29-28
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 81-A.Hooper is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. DEFENSIVE TWO-POINT ATTEMPT. 29-E.Berry intercepted the try attempt. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Arian Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +9.63 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 2
Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.87 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play - 3A. Wilson · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +7.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +7.23 EPA/play
- 4
Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play - 5Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +3.04 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 6
Trysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 7L. Toilolo · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.75 EPA/play
- 8A. Wilson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Arian Smith — KC · Passing
Arian Smith posted the highest total EPA (+9.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
Arian Smith's top snap (-5.19 EPA): (3:06) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at ATL 43 for -4 yards (44-V.Beasley). FUMBLES (44-V.Beasley) [44-V.Beasley], RECOVERED by ATL-97-G.Jarrett at ATL 43. 97-G.Jarrett to ATL 43 for no gain (12-A.Wilson). Penalty on KC-71
Biggest single play (-7.67 EPA): Matt Ryan — (:48) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 18-T.Gabriel INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry at ATL 37. 29-E.Berry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 46 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · +2.0% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.04 total EPA
- Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 27 dropbacks · 77.8% completion · +15.0% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +9.63 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.127 | +0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 54.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.357 | +0.066 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.200 | +0.040 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.064 | -0.127 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.6% | 55.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.13 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.06 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +5.79 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 9 drives, +8.26 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman
- Kansas City Chiefs — S. Ware
- Kansas City Chiefs — S. Ware (Arian Smith pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — E. Berry
- Kansas City Chiefs — A. Wilson
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman
- Atlanta Falcons — Alton Robinson (Matt Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–6. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q1 10:05) — (10:05) 76-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 24-D.Freeman right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 10:02) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q1 8:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 32-S.Ware left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the KC 4 (Q1 5:15) — (5:15) 3-M.Bryant 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–6. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the KC 4 (Q2 13:29) — (13:29) 3-M.Bryant 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q2 7:10) — (7:10) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 32-S.Ware for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 7:05) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 75 (Q2 0:48); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 0:37) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the KC 42 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 3-M.Bryant 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the ATL 55 (Q3 13:02) — (13:02) (Punt formation) 12-A.Wilson right guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 12:52) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 12–2. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 12:01) — (12:01) 24-D.Freeman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the KC 5 (Q4 4:37) — (4:37) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 19-A.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs registered a safety from the KC 2 (Q4 4:32).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:32) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 81-A.Hooper is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. DEFENSIVE TWO-POINT ATTEMPT. 29-E.Berry intercepted the try attempt. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 18-T.Gabriel INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry at ATL 37. 29-E.Berry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 13:02) — (13:02) (Punt formation) 12-A.Wilson right guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 80-L.Toilolo to KC 18 for 42 yards (51-F.Zombo).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 7:10) — (7:10) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 32-S.Ware for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 18-T.Gabriel INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry at ATL 37. 29-E.Berry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 13:02) — (13:02) (Punt formation) 12-A.Wilson right guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at ATL 43 for -4 yards (44-V.Beasley). FUMBLES (44-V.Beasley) [44-V.Beasley], RECOVERED by ATL-97-G.Jarrett at ATL 43. 97-G.Jarrett to ATL 43 for no gain (12-A.Wilso
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 9:00) — (9:00) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short right to 24-D.Freeman (51-F.Zombo).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 10:05 · KC 1 · Score 0-6
(10:05) 76-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 24-D.Freeman right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 10:02 · KC 15 · Score 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 8:06 · ATL 3 · Score 6-7
(8:06) (Shotgun) 32-S.Ware left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 5:15 · KC 4 · Score 6-10
(5:15) 3-M.Bryant 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 13:29 · KC 4 · Score 6-13
(13:29) 3-M.Bryant 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 7:10 · ATL 3 · Score 12-13
(7:10) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 32-S.Ware for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 7:05 · ATL 15 · Score 13-13
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 0:48 · KC 75 · Score 19-13
(:48) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 18-T.Gabriel INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry at ATL 37. 29-E.Berry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 0:37 · ATL 15 · Score 20-13
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · KC 42 · Score 20-16
(:02) 3-M.Bryant 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 13:02 · ATL 55 · Score 26-16
(13:02) (Punt formation) 12-A.Wilson right guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 12:52 · ATL 15 · Score 27-16
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 12:01 · KC 1 · Score 27-22
(12:01) 24-D.Freeman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 4:37 · KC 5 · Score 27-28
(4:37) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 19-A.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs Safety (+2) — Q4 4:32 · KC 2 · Score 29-28
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 81-A.Hooper is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. DEFENSIVE TWO-POINT ATTEMPT. 29-E.Berry intercepted the try attempt. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Arian Smith (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons on 2016-12-04?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Atlanta Falcons 29-28 in Week 13, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Atlanta Falcons 6; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 2, Atlanta Falcons 12; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 29, Atlanta Falcons 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (Q1 10:05) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — S. Ware (Q1 8:06) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — S. Ware (A. Smith pass) (Q2 7:10) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — E. Berry (Q2 0:48) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — A. Wilson (Q3 13:02) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (Q4 12:01) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Robinson (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 4:37) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 5:15, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 13:29, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 47.8% completion, +2.0% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.04 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 77.8% completion, +15.0% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +9.63 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons?
Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.63 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (-5.19 EPA): (3:06) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at ATL 43 for -4 yards (44-V.Beasley). FUMBLES (44-V.Beasley) [44-V.Beasley], RECOVERED by ATL-97-G.Jarrett at ATL 43. 97-G.Jarrett to ATL 43 for.
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 29-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
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