Game story
In Week 13 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-12-04, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 10–3 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Palko (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +0.37 total EPA, and -3.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. McCluster (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.42 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-27.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Chicago Bears changed the game: (4:10) 12-C.Hanie pass short middle intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 47-J.McGraw (23-K.Lewis) at KC -1. Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Chicago Bears | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. McCluster · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 2 K. Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 3 D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 4 K. Bell · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 5 S. Breaston · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 6 D. McCluster · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.56 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 7 T. Palko · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 8 T. Copper · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. McCluster — KC · Receiving
D. McCluster posted the highest total EPA (+5.42) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.08 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.40 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (:02) (Shotgun) 4-T.Palko pass deep right to 22-D.McCluster for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. McCluster (T. Palko pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the KC 14 (Q2 39:49) — (9:49) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CHI 38 (Q2 30:02); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 30:00) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CHI 3 (Q3 21:20) — (6:20) 6-R.Succop 21 yard field goal 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.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 12-C.Hanie pass short middle intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 47-J.McGraw (23-K.Lewis) at KC -1. Touchback.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 30:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 4-T.Palko pass deep right to 22-D.McCluster for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 55:16) — (10:16) (Punt formation) 8-A.Podlesh punts 32 yards to KC 45, Center-45-C.Massey. 30-J.Brown MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CHI-35-Z.Bowman at KC 43. 35-Z.Bowman to KC 43 for no gain (93-C.Greenwood).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 27:37) — (12:37) 22-D.McCluster left end pushed ob at KC 48 for 32 yards (20-C.Steltz).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 4:47) — (4:47) 12-C.Hanie pass short right to 13-J.Knox to KC 13 for 17 yards (23-K.Lewis).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 30:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 4-T.Palko pass deep right to 22-D.McCluster for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 12-C.Hanie pass short middle intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 47-J.McGraw (23-K.Lewis) at KC -1. Touchback.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 55:16) — (10:16) (Punt formation) 8-A.Podlesh punts 32 yards to KC 45, Center-45-C.Massey. 30-J.Brown MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CHI-35-Z.Bowman at KC 43. 35-Z.Bowman to KC 43 for no gain (93-C.Greenwood).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 15:23) — (:23) 9-R.Gould 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Quarterback report card
T.Palko led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Palko (Kansas City Chiefs) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -3.8% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.37 total EPA
- C.Hanie (Chicago Bears) · 33 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -10.0% CPOE · -0.69 EPA/play · -22.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.146 | -0.313 |
| Offensive success rate | 29.8% | 33.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.017 | -0.689 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.234 | -0.211 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.313 | +0.146 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.7% | 70.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.15 vs -0.31), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -21.57 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, -13.70 total EPA, 2 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.
- D. McCluster (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Palko (KC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- C. Hanie (CHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 39:49 · KC 14 · Score 0-3
(9:49) 9-R.Gould 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 30:02 · CHI 38 · Score 6-3
(:02) (Shotgun) 4-T.Palko pass deep right to 22-D.McCluster for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play wa - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 30:00 · CHI 2 · Score 7-3
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 21:20 · CHI 3 · Score 10-3
(6:20) 6-R.Succop 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Chicago Bears 10-3 in Week 13, 2011 on 2011-12-04.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 10, Chicago Bears 3 (KC 10-3 CHI) in Week 13, 2011 on 2011-12-04.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears?
Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Chicago Bears 3; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Chicago Bears 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Chicago Bears 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. McCluster (T. Palko pass) (Q2 30:02) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 39:49, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q3 21:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears?
T. Palko (Kansas City Chiefs), 51.5% completion, -3.8% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.37 total passing EPA. C. Hanie (Chicago Bears), 33.3% completion, -10.0% CPOE, -0.69 EPA per dropback, -22.74 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears?
D. McCluster (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +5.42 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.40 EPA): (:02) (Shotgun) 4-T.Palko pass deep right to 22-D.McCluster for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.. The biggest win-probability swing was -27.6%.
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 10-3 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
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