Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills: 2012 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-09-16, the Buffalo Bills took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 35–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with -0.48 total EPA, and -1.1% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.73 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-5.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (:45) 40-P.Hillis up the middle to BUF 1 for no gain (50-N.Barnett). FUMBLES (50-N.Barnett), RECOVERED by BUF-43-B.Scott at BUF -1. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and th

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 R. Fitzpatrick · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +10.73 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.28 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
3. 3 C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +6.66 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
4. 4 St. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
5. 5 C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
6. 6 S. Draughn · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
7. 7 K. Boss · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.10 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Baldwin · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Buffalo Bills — C. Spiller (Q1 47:07)
• Buffalo Bills — C. Spiller (Q2 42:34)
• Buffalo Bills — S. Chandler (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 33:33)
• Buffalo Bills — R. Fitzpatrick (Q3 20:45)
• Buffalo Bills — L. McKelvin (Q3 19:05)
• Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 6:32)
• Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 1:14)

Field goals

• Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop (Q3 22:36)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 17 (Q1 47:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller left guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 47:01) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 5 (Q2 42:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Glenn.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 42:29) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 10 (Q2 33:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 84-S.Chandler for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat, 5 yds. into end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 33:29) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the BUF 15 (Q3 22:36) — (7:36) 6-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 49 (Q3 20:45); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 20:35) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 57 (Q3 19:05) — (4:05) 2-D.Colquitt punts 45 yards to BUF 12, Center-43-T.Gafford. 21-L.McKelvin for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 18:46) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the BUF 33 (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught along sideline, in coverage, at BUF 5.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 6:26) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 82-D.Bowe for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, along sideline.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 1:10) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 30:45) — (:45) 40-P.Hillis up the middle to BUF 1 for no gain (50-N.Barnett). FUMBLES (50-N.Barnett), RECOVERED by BUF-43-B.Scott at BUF -1. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and th [WPA -5.9% · EPA -5.74]
• Buffalo Bills (Q1 47:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller left guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.2% · EPA +2.62]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 54:24) — (9:24) (No Huddle) 25-J.Charles right guard to KC 29 for -5 yards (99-M.Dareus, 95-K.Williams). [WPA -5.2% · EPA -1.34]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 37:05) — (7:05) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 38 for -3 yards (92-A.Carrington). FUMBLES (92-A.Carrington) [92-A.Carrington], RECOVERED by BUF-94-M.Williams at KC 43. 94-M.Williams to KC 43 for no gain (74-E.Winston [WPA -4.9% · EPA -4.72]
• Buffalo Bills (Q1 48:26) — (3:26) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 16-B.Smith ran ob at KC 37 for 16 yards. Caught along sideline at KC 37. [WPA +4.7% · EPA +0.96]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 19:05) — (4:05) 2-D.Colquitt punts 45 yards to BUF 12, Center-43-T.Gafford. 21-L.McKelvin for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.3% · EPA -5.95]
• Buffalo Bills (Q3 20:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St.Johnson for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at KC 42, crossing to middle. Cut back from left at KC20 to end zone. [WPA +2.6% · EPA +5.77]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 30:45) — (:45) 40-P.Hillis up the middle to BUF 1 for no gain (50-N.Barnett). FUMBLES (50-N.Barnett), RECOVERED by BUF-43-B.Scott at BUF -1. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and th [WPA -5.9% · EPA -5.74]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 37:05) — (7:05) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 38 for -3 yards (92-A.Carrington). FUMBLES (92-A.Carrington) [92-A.Carrington], RECOVERED by BUF-94-M.Williams at KC 43. 94-M.Williams to KC 43 for no gain (74-E.Winston [WPA -4.9% · EPA -4.72]

Quarterback report card

M.Cassel led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• M.Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) · 50 dropbacks · 46.0% completion · -1.1% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.48 total EPA
• R.Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 22 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -9.0% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +10.73 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Buffalo Bills: 14 drives, +11.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, -6.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Buffalo Bills leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• R. Fitzpatrick (BUF) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 47:07 · KC 17 · Score 0-6
   (2:07) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller left guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 47:01 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
   9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
3. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 42:34 · KC 5 · Score 0-13
   (12:34) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Glenn.
4. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 42:29 · KC 2 · Score 0-14
   9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
5. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 33:33 · KC 10 · Score 0-20
   (3:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 84-S.Chandler for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat, 5 yds. into end zone.
6. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 33:29 · KC 2 · Score 0-21
   9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
7. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 22:36 · BUF 15 · Score 3-21
   (7:36) 6-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
8. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 20:45 · KC 49 · Score 3-27
   (5:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-St.Johnson for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at KC 42, crossing to middle. Cut back from left at
9. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 20:35 · KC 2 · Score 3-28
   9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
10. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 19:05 · BUF 57 · Score 3-34
    (4:05) 2-D.Colquitt punts 45 yards to BUF 12, Center-43-T.Gafford. 21-L.McKelvin for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 18:46 · KC 2 · Score 3-35
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
12. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 6:32 · BUF 33 · Score 9-35
    (6:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught along sideline, in coverage, at BUF 5.
13. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 6:26 · BUF 2 · Score 10-35
    6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
14. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 1:14 · BUF 2 · Score 16-35
    (1:14) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 82-D.Bowe for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, along sideline.
15. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 1:10 · BUF 2 · Score 17-35
    6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.