Kansas City Chiefs vs. Chicago Bears: 1999 Week 1 Recap

Game story

In Week 1 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-09-12, the Chicago Bears took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 22 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +3.20 total EPA.

On the individual side, C. Enis (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.06 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-83.2% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (4:06) S.Matthews pass to R.Wetnight to KC 24 for 3 yards (J.Woods). Caught at KC24, right numbers.

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 C. Enis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.44 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
4. 4 C. McNown · Chicago Bears · Passing · +4.99 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
5. 5 L. Johnson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
6. 6 E. Grbac · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +3.20 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
7. 7 C. Conway · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
8. 8 M. Brooks · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 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

• Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q1 54:14)
• Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q2 30:56)
• Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q3 20:13)
• Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 13:14)

Field goals

• Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q1 60:00)
• Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q2 45:00)
• Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q2 39:50)
• Chicago Bears — unlisted player (Q2 35:41)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CHI 10 (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) P.Stoyanovich 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the KC 10 (Q1 54:14) — (9:14) S.Matthews pass to C.Enis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at KC11, over the middle.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 49:32) — B.Gowins extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 22–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the KC 4 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) B.Gowins 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the KC 80 (Q2 39:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass incomplete to C.Enis (R.Tongue). At CHI27, over the middle.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the KC 6 (Q2 35:41) — (5:41) B.Gowins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the KC 63 (Q2 32:18) — (2:18) C.Enis left tackle to CHI 37 for no gain (M.Patton).; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 30:56) — (:56) S.Matthews pass to J.Allred for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in endzone, 8 yards deep. Ball was tipped at the line by KC-M.Patton.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 30:51) — B.Gowins extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CHI 86 (Q3 20:13) — (5:13) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CHI40, down the middle.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 20:01) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q4 13:14); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 12:24) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 87 (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) C.Enis right tackle to CHI 17 for 4 yards (M.Patton)..

Turning points

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

• Chicago Bears (Q3 19:06) — (4:06) S.Matthews pass to R.Wetnight to KC 24 for 3 yards (J.Woods). Caught at KC24, right numbers. [WPA -83.2% · EPA -7.41]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 60:00) — T.Sauerbrun kicks 66 yards from CHI 30 to KC 4. T.Vanover to KC 21 for 17 yards (T.Parrish). [WPA +42.9% · EPA +0.01]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 49:23) — (4:23) E.Grbac pass INTERCEPTED by T.Parrish at CHI 29. T.Parrish to KC 30 for 41 yards (K.Anders). [WPA +40.9% · EPA +0.96]
• Chicago Bears (Q4 13:14) — (13:14) (Shotgun) S.Matthews sacked at KC 15 for -9 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by KC-D.Edwards at KC 21. D.Edwards for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 [WPA -20.2% · EPA -12.27]
• Chicago Bears (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) S.Matthews pass incomplete. PENALTY on CHI-S.Matthews, Intentional Grounding, 14 yards, enforced at CHI 18. [WPA -15.2% · EPA +0.00]

Impact plays

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

• Chicago Bears (Q4 13:14) — (13:14) (Shotgun) S.Matthews sacked at KC 15 for -9 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by KC-D.Edwards at KC 21. D.Edwards for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 [WPA -20.2% · EPA -12.27]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 20:13) — (5:13) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CHI40, down the middle. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +7.45]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 19:06) — (4:06) S.Matthews pass to R.Wetnight to KC 24 for 3 yards (J.Woods). Caught at KC24, right numbers. [WPA -83.2% · EPA -7.41]
• Chicago Bears (Q3 20:01) — P.Stoyanovich kicks 70 yards from KC 30 to CHI 0. G.Milburn to CHI 23 for 23 yards (R.George). FUMBLES (R.George), RECOVERED by KC-R.Williams at CHI 23. Penalty on CHI-O.Kreutz, Offensive Holding, dec [WPA -10.7% · EPA -4.51]

Quarterback report card

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

• E.Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 44 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.20 total EPA
• S.Matthews (Chicago Bears) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -10.02 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -14.98 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -1.27 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Chicago Bears 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.
• C. Enis (Chicago Bears) 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.

1. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 60:00 · CHI 10 · Score 3-0
   (15:00) P.Stoyanovich 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
2. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 54:14 · KC 10 · Score 3-6
   (9:14) S.Matthews pass to C.Enis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at KC11, over the middle.
3. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 49:32 · KC 2 · Score 3-7
   B.Gowins extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
4. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · KC 4 · Score 3-10
   (15:00) B.Gowins 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
5. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 39:50 · KC 80 · Score 3-10
   (9:50) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass incomplete to C.Enis (R.Tongue). At CHI27, over the middle.
6. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 35:41 · KC 6 · Score 3-13
   (5:41) B.Gowins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
7. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 32:18 · KC 63 · Score 3-13
   (2:18) C.Enis left tackle to CHI 37 for no gain (M.Patton).
8. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 30:56 · KC 1 · Score 3-19
   (:56) S.Matthews pass to J.Allred for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in endzone, 8 yards deep. Ball was tipped at the line by KC-M.Patton.
9. Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 30:51 · KC 2 · Score 3-20
   B.Gowins extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
10. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 20:13 · CHI 86 · Score 9-20
    (5:13) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CHI40, down the middle.
11. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 20:01 · CHI 2 · Score 10-20
    P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
12. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 13:14 · KC 6 · Score 16-20
    (13:14) (Shotgun) S.Matthews sacked at KC 15 for -9 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by KC-D.Edwards at KC 21. D.Edwards for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Ch
13. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 12:24 · CHI 2 · Score 17-20
    P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
14. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+7) — Q4 4:41 · KC 87 · Score 17-20
    (4:41) C.Enis right tackle to CHI 17 for 4 yards (M.Patton).