Game story
In Week 3 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-09-28, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 34–20 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +36.16 total EPA, and +9.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +36.16 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: 7-H.Butker kicks 58 yards from KC 35 to BAL 7. 13-D.Duvernay for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 6 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +36.16 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 2 M. Hardman · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 3 T. Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 4 T. Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 5 C. Edwards-Helaire · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 6 S. Watkins · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 7 T. Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 8 A. Sherman · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.75 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Mahomes — KC · Passing
P. Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+36.16) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.75 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.90 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (1:54) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 17-M.Hardman for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Humphrey].
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Mahomes
- Kansas City Chiefs — A. Sherman (P. Mahomes pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Duvernay
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Hardman (P. Mahomes pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — N. Boyle (L. Jackson pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — E. Fisher (P. Mahomes pass)
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
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 6–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the KC 8 (Q1 54:24) — (9:24) 9-J.Tucker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the BAL 3 (Q1 51:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 21–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the BAL 5 (Q2 42:55) — (12:55) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 42-A.Sherman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shovel pass.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 42:52) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the KC 35 (Q2 42:52) — 7-H.Butker kicks 58 yards from KC 35 to BAL 7. 13-D.Duvernay for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 42:40) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the BAL 20 (Q2 36:46) — (6:46) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 36:40) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the BAL 49 (Q2 31:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 17-M.Hardman for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Humphrey].; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 31:48) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the KC 24 (Q3 21:17) — (6:17) 9-J.Tucker 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the KC 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 86-N.Boyle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 14:55) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the BAL 2 (Q4 8:19) — (8:19) 72-E.Fisher reported in as eligible. 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 72-E.Fisher for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 8:14) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 42:52) — 7-H.Butker kicks 58 yards from KC 35 to BAL 7. 13-D.Duvernay for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 58:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson right end ran ob at KC 37 for 30 yards (22-J.Thornhill).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 47:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 25-C.Edwards-Helaire to BAL 48 for 15 yards (23-A.Averett; 95-D.Wolfe).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 31:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 17-M.Hardman for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Humphrey].
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 30:52) — (:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson sacked at BAL 43 for -7 yards (95-C.Jones). FUMBLES (95-C.Jones) [95-C.Jones], RECOVERED by KC-56-B.Niemann at KC 49. 56-B.Niemann to KC 49 for no gain (89-M.And
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 31:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 17-M.Hardman for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Humphrey].
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 42:52) — 7-H.Butker kicks 58 yards from KC 35 to BAL 7. 13-D.Duvernay for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 28:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 34-D.Thompson left guard to BAL 20 for 11 yards (36-C.Clark). FUMBLES (36-C.Clark), RECOVERED by BAL-45-J.Ferguson at BAL 21.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 30:52) — (:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson sacked at BAL 43 for -7 yards (95-C.Jones). FUMBLES (95-C.Jones) [95-C.Jones], RECOVERED by KC-56-B.Niemann at KC 49. 56-B.Niemann to KC 49 for no gain (89-M.And
Quarterback report card
P.Mahomes led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 48 dropbacks · 64.6% completion · +9.4% CPOE · +0.75 EPA/play · +36.16 total EPA
- L.Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 37 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · -10.7% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -10.54 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.211 | +0.025 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.1% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.753 | -0.285 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.435 | +0.272 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.025 | -0.211 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 48.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, +1.83 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +18.99 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.
- P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Mahomes (KC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- L. Jackson (BAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 54:24 · KC 8 · Score 0-3
(9:24) 9-J.Tucker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 51:48 · BAL 3 · Score 6-3
(6:48) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 42:55 · BAL 5 · Score 12-3
(12:55) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 42-A.Sherman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shovel pass. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 42:52 · BAL 15 · Score 13-3
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 42:52 · KC 35 · Score 13-9
7-H.Butker kicks 58 yards from KC 35 to BAL 7. 13-D.Duvernay for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 42:40 · KC 15 · Score 13-10
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 36:46 · BAL 20 · Score 19-10
(6:46) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 36:40 · BAL 15 · Score 20-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 31:54 · BAL 49 · Score 26-10
(1:54) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 17-M.Hardman for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Humphrey]. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 31:48 · BAL 15 · Score 27-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 21:17 · KC 24 · Score 27-13
(6:17) 9-J.Tucker 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · KC 5 · Score 27-19
(15:00) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 86-N.Boyle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · KC 15 · Score 27-20
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 8:19 · BAL 2 · Score 33-20
(8:19) 72-E.Fisher reported in as eligible. 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 72-E.Fisher for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 8:14 · BAL 15 · Score 34-20
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens 34-20 in Week 3, 2020 on 2020-09-28.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 34, Baltimore Ravens 20 (KC 34-20 BAL) in Week 3, 2020 on 2020-09-28.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 21, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 34, Baltimore Ravens 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Mahomes (Q1 51:48) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — A. Sherman (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 42:55) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Duvernay (Q2 42:52) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 36:46) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — M. Hardman (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 31:54) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — N. Boyle (L. Jackson pass) (Q4 15:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — E. Fisher (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 8:19) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 54:24, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 21:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens?
P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 64.6% completion, +9.4% CPOE, +0.75 EPA per dropback, +36.16 total passing EPA. L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 40.5% completion, -10.7% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -10.54 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens?
P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +36.16 on passing plays. across 48 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.90 EPA): (1:54) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 17-M.Hardman for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Humphrey].. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.9%.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
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