Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans: 2003 Week 3 Recap

Game story

In Week 3 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-09-21, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 42–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +7.56 total EPA.

On the individual side, A. Johnson (Houston Texans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.62 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+18.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Houston Texans changed the game: (5:54) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 A. Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +13.62 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
2. 2 T. Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +7.56 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
3. 3 P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +7.16 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
4. 4 T. Banks · Houston Texans · Passing · +5.65 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
5. 5 P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
6. 6 E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Morton · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.18 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Hall · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.82 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

• Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes (Q1 53:43)
• Houston Texans — A. Johnson (D. Carr pass) (Q2 35:54)
• Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes (Q2 30:19)
• Kansas City Chiefs — E. Kennison (T. Green pass) (Q3 18:14)
• Kansas City Chiefs — D. Hall (Q3 16:50)
• Kansas City Chiefs — D. Blaylock (Q4 14:04)
• Kansas City Chiefs — S. Harts (Q4 7:13)
• Houston Texans — A. Johnson (T. Banks pass) (Q4 2:01)

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 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the HOU 6 (Q1 53:43) — (8:43) 31-P.Holmes right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 53:37) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the KC 43 (Q2 35:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 35:47) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q2 30:19) — (:19) 31-P.Holmes left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 30:13) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the HOU 15 (Q3 18:14) — (3:14) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 18:14) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 69 (Q3 16:50) — (1:50) 7-C.Stanley punts 42 yards to KC 27, Center-48-B.Pittman. 82-D.Hall for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 16:28) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the HOU 20 (Q4 14:04) — (14:04) 23-D.Blaylock up the middle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 13:58) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 74 (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 85-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 42-S.Harts at HOU 39. 42-S.Harts for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 7:00) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q4 2:01) — (2:01) 12-T.Banks pass to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (4 yards after catch.); Houston Texans added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 1:54) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

Turning points

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

• Houston Texans (Q2 35:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.9% · EPA +5.31]
• Houston Texans (Q3 19:47) — (4:47) 25-T.Hollings left guard to HOU 33 for -1 yards (21-J.Woods). FUMBLES (21-J.Woods), RECOVERED by KC-22-D.McCleon at HOU 33. 22-D.McCleon to HOU 33 for no gain (89-J.Holloway). Ball will be at t [WPA -13.3% · EPA -5.35]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 30:19) — (:19) 31-P.Holmes left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +3.51]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 30:39) — (:39) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Hall to HOU 10 for 5 yards (31-A.Glenn). PENALTY on HOU-43-K.Wright, Roughing the Passer, 5 yards, enforced at HOU 10. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.14]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 54:32) — (9:32) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes to HOU 6 for 31 yards (26-M.Stevens). (31 yards after catch.) [WPA +9.8% · EPA +3.10]

Impact plays

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

• Houston Texans (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 85-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 42-S.Harts at HOU 39. 42-S.Harts for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA -7.29]
• Houston Texans (Q3 16:50) — (1:50) 7-C.Stanley punts 42 yards to KC 27, Center-48-B.Pittman. 82-D.Hall for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -4.3% · EPA -5.91]
• Houston Texans (Q3 19:47) — (4:47) 25-T.Hollings left guard to HOU 33 for -1 yards (21-J.Woods). FUMBLES (21-J.Woods), RECOVERED by KC-22-D.McCleon at HOU 33. 22-D.McCleon to HOU 33 for no gain (89-J.Holloway). Ball will be at t [WPA -13.3% · EPA -5.35]
• Houston Texans (Q2 35:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.9% · EPA +5.31]

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) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +0.25 EPA/play · +7.56 total EPA
• D.Carr (Houston Texans) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · -0.47 EPA/play · -14.10 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 (+0.17 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Houston Texans: 13 drives, -17.29 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, +13.75 total EPA, 4 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.
• A. Johnson (Houston Texans) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 53:43 · HOU 6 · Score 6-0
   (8:43) 31-P.Holmes right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 53:37 · HOU 2 · Score 7-0
   8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
3. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 35:54 · KC 43 · Score 7-6
   (5:54) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 35:47 · KC 2 · Score 7-7
   3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
5. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 30:19 · HOU 5 · Score 13-7
   (:19) 31-P.Holmes left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 30:13 · HOU 2 · Score 14-7
   8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
7. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 18:14 · HOU 15 · Score 20-7
   (3:14) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 18:14 · HOU 2 · Score 21-7
   8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
9. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 16:50 · KC 69 · Score 27-7
   (1:50) 7-C.Stanley punts 42 yards to KC 27, Center-48-B.Pittman. 82-D.Hall for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 16:28 · HOU 2 · Score 28-7
    8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
11. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 14:04 · HOU 20 · Score 34-7
    (14:04) 23-D.Blaylock up the middle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 13:58 · HOU 2 · Score 35-7
    8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
13. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 7:13 · KC 74 · Score 41-7
    (7:13) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 85-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 42-S.Harts at HOU 39. 42-S.Harts for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 7:00 · HOU 2 · Score 42-7
    8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
15. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 2:01 · KC 4 · Score 42-13
    (2:01) 12-T.Banks pass to 80-A.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (4 yards after catch.)
16. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · KC 2 · Score 42-14
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.