Game story
In Week 4 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-10-07, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 20–6 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 9 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with -11.53 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.78 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+14.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (6:04) 38-M.Anderson up the middle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Denver Broncos | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 2 M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +5.69 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 3 R. Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 4 P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 5 P. Hape · Denver Broncos · Receiving · -0.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.08 EPA/play
- 6 T. McGriff · Denver Broncos · Receiving · -0.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.47 EPA/play
- 7 B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Rushing · -1.52 total EPA · 8 snaps · -0.19 EPA/play
- 8 M. Minnis · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · -2.38 total EPA · 8 snaps · -0.30 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Gonzalez — KC · Receiving
T. Gonzalez posted the highest total EPA (+5.78) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.91 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (8:27) 10-T.Green pass intended for 82-D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at KC 46. 24-D.O'Neal to KC 4 for 42 yards (62-C.Wiegmann).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — M. Anderson
- Denver Broncos — R. Smith (B. Griese pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Peterson
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Peterson
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 62 (Q1 51:04) — (6:04) 38-M.Anderson up the middle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 50:49) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 5 (Q2 41:38) — (11:38) 2-T.Peterson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 30 (Q2 35:15) — (5:15) 1-J.Elam 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 17 (Q2 31:28) — (1:28) 2-T.Peterson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 6 (Q3 18:45) — (3:45) 1-J.Elam 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q4 8:16) — (8:16) 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC, Illegal Substitution, declined.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 8:11) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 51:04) — (6:04) 38-M.Anderson up the middle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 52:06) — (7:06) 10-T.Green pass intended for 81-M.Minnis INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at DEN 0. Touchback.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 8:27) — (8:27) 10-T.Green pass intended for 82-D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at KC 46. 24-D.O'Neal to KC 4 for 42 yards (62-C.Wiegmann).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 44:51) — (14:51) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 89-D.Carswell INTERCEPTED by 53-M.Patton at DEN 34. 53-M.Patton to DEN 34 for no gain (89-D.Carswell).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 34:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez to KC 49 for 35 yards (33-J.Spencer). Play Challenged by DEN and Upheld. (Timeout #2.)
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 8:27) — (8:27) 10-T.Green pass intended for 82-D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at KC 46. 24-D.O'Neal to KC 4 for 42 yards (62-C.Wiegmann).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 51:04) — (6:04) 38-M.Anderson up the middle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 44:51) — (14:51) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 89-D.Carswell INTERCEPTED by 53-M.Patton at DEN 34. 53-M.Patton to DEN 34 for no gain (89-D.Carswell).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 52:06) — (7:06) 10-T.Green pass intended for 81-M.Minnis INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at DEN 0. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
T.Green led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -11.53 total EPA
- B.Griese (Denver Broncos) · 23 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · -0.25 EPA/play · -5.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.173 | -0.002 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.0% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.256 | -0.209 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.263 | +0.035 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.002 | +0.173 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.3% | 48.0% |
By the numbers
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -0.14 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -12.96 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) 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.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 51:04 · KC 62 · Score 0-6
(6:04) 38-M.Anderson up the middle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 50:49 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 41:38 · DEN 5 · Score 3-7
(11:38) 2-T.Peterson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 35:15 · KC 30 · Score 3-10
(5:15) 1-J.Elam 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 31:28 · DEN 17 · Score 6-10
(1:28) 2-T.Peterson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 18:45 · KC 6 · Score 6-13
(3:45) 1-J.Elam 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 8:16 · KC 4 · Score 6-19
(8:16) 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC, Illegal Substitution, declined. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 8:11 · KC 2 · Score 6-20
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-6 in Week 4, 2001 on 2001-10-07.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 6, Denver Broncos 20 (KC 6-20 DEN) in Week 4, 2001 on 2001-10-07.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Denver Broncos 3; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Denver Broncos 7; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Denver Broncos 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Anderson (Q1 51:04) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Smith (B. Griese pass) (Q4 8:16) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — T. Peterson (Q2 41:38, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 35:15, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — T. Peterson (Q2 31:28, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 18:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 55.6% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -11.53 total passing EPA. B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 47.8% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -5.71 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +5.78 on receiving plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.91 EPA): (8:27) 10-T.Green pass intended for 82-D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at KC 46. 24-D.O'Neal to KC 4 for 42 yards (62-C.Wiegmann).. The biggest win-probability swing was +14.0%.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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