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NFL · Week 9 · November 5, 2006 · 12 min read

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2006 Week 9 Recap

Chiefs defeat Rams 31–17 in Week 9

T.Gonzalez led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 31–17 Week 9 finish.

Kansas City Chiefs 31 5–3 Winner
Final 31–17
Los Angeles Rams 17 4–4
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
31–17
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 24–10 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
M. Bulger
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Gonzalez
Game date
November 5, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • T.Gonzalez 5 REC · 63 YDS · 2 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Lonnie Johnson Jr.
    Lonnie Johnson Jr. 27 CAR · 172 YDS · 1 TD +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Huard 10/18 · 131 YDS · 3 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • M.Bulger 31/47 · 347 YDS · 1 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Shedrick Jackson
    Shedrick Jackson 13 REC · 133 YDS +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Holt 3 REC · 50 YDS +5.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 31–17 LA
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 24–10 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Gonzalez
Top passer
M. Bulger
Biggest EPA play
(13:33) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 49 for -8 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOV…
Game date
2006-11-05

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the LA 31–17 on 2006-11-05. T. Gonzalez posted a game-high +8.05 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Kansas City Chiefs71707031
LA01070017

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

KCKansas City Chiefs
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 2:20TD
    Lonnie Johnson Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    6-0

    (2:20) 27-L.Johnson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 2:14XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-0

    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  3. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 12:39TD
    TGT. Gonzalez

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 3
    Score
    13-0

    (12:39) 11-D.Huard pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 12:33XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    14-0

    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  5. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 10:29FG
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 24
    Score
    17-0

    (10:29) 1-L.Tynes 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  6. LALA
    Q2 7:30TD
    Shedrick Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    17-6

    (7:30) 39-S.Jackson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LALA
    Q2 7:01XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    17-7

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 0:54TD
    TGT. Gonzalez

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 25
    Score
    23-7

    (:54) 11-D.Huard pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 0:48XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    24-7

    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  10. LALA
    Q2 0:04FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 23
    Score
    24-10

    (:04) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  11. LALA
    Q3 3:55TD
    KCK. Curtis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    24-16

    (3:55) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 83-K.Curtis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. LALA
    Q3 3:50XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    24-17

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. PENALTY on KC-38-M.Bragg, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  13. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 6:28TD
    KWKole Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 11
    Score
    30-17

    (6:28) 11-D.Huard pass short right to 84-K.Wilson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-L.Little].

  14. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 6:20XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    31-17

    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Bulger · LA · Passing · +7.65 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  3. 3Shedrick JacksonShedrick Jackson · LA · Receiving · +7.63 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  4. 4Lonnie Johnson Jr.Lonnie Johnson Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +7.13 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Huard · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +6.42 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +5.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
  7. 7I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +5.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
  8. 8Steven ParkerSteven Parker · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.43 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

T. Gonzalez — KC · Receiving

T. Gonzalez posted the highest total EPA (+8.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.61 EPA per play.

T. Gonzalez's top snap (+3.81 EPA): (:54) 11-D.Huard pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.67 EPA): M. Bulger — (13:33) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 49 for -8 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by KC-70-S.Williams at LA 49. 70-S.Williams to LA 46 for 3 yards (48-S.Davis).

Quarterback report card

M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Bulger (LA) · 47 dropbacks · 66.0% completion · +11.6% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.65 total EPA
  • D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs) · 18 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +11.3% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +6.42 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatKansas City ChiefsLA
Offensive EPA/play+0.298+0.015
Offensive success rate50.8%53.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.357+0.163
Rush EPA/play+0.160-0.231
Defensive EPA/play-0.015-0.298
Defensive success rate46.3%49.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.30 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • LA: +0.01 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, +19.38 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • LA: 11 drives, +1.38 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Lonnie Johnson Jr.Kansas City Chiefs — Lonnie Johnson Jr. (Q1 2:20)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (D. Huard pass) (Q2 12:39)
  • Shedrick JacksonLA — Shedrick Jackson (Q2 7:30)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (D. Huard pass) (Q2 0:54)
  • LA — K. Curtis (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 3:55)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — Kole Wilson (D. Huard pass) (Q4 6:28)

Field goals

  • Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes (Q2 10:29)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q2 0:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q1 2:20) — (2:20) 27-L.Johnson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 2:14) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 17–10. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q2 12:39) — (12:39) 11-D.Huard pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 12:33) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LA 24 (Q2 10:29) — (10:29) 1-L.Tynes 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; LA found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q2 7:30) — (7:30) 39-S.Jackson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 7:01) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 25 (Q2 0:54) — (:54) 11-D.Huard pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 0:48) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; LA connected on a field goal from the KC 23 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The third quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q3 3:55) — (3:55) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 83-K.Curtis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 3:50).

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 11 (Q4 6:28) — (6:28) 11-D.Huard pass short right to 84-K.Wilson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-L.Little].; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 6:20) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:38) — (5:38) 2-D.Colquitt punts 33 yards to LA 12, Center-83-K.Gammon. 89-D.Looker MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by KC-22-D.Brown at LA 14. 22-D.Brown to LA 14 for no gain (89-D.Looker). [WPA +14.0% · EPA +5.01]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 7:27) — (7:27) 27-L.Johnson right end pushed ob at KC 48 for 45 yards (25-C.Chavous). [WPA +13.3% · EPA +4.13]
  • LA (Q2 13:33) — (13:33) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 49 for -8 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by KC-70-S.Williams at LA 49. 70-S.Williams to LA 46 for 3 yards (48-S.Davis). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -5.67]
  • LA (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 82-J.Klopfenstein to KC 26 for 9 yards (69-J.Allen). [WPA +7.1% · EPA +0.69]
  • LA (Q1 9:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger sacked at KC 40 for -9 yards (69-J.Allen). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -2.82]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q2 13:33) — (13:33) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 49 for -8 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by KC-70-S.Williams at LA 49. 70-S.Williams to LA 46 for 3 yards (48-S.Davis). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -5.67]
  • LA (Q2 11:55) — (11:55) 39-S.Jackson up the middle to LA 33 for 3 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by KC-69-J.Allen at LA 33. 69-J.Allen to LA 33 for no gain (62-A.Timmerman). [WPA -6.3% · EPA -5.04]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:38) — (5:38) 2-D.Colquitt punts 33 yards to LA 12, Center-83-K.Gammon. 89-D.Looker MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by KC-22-D.Brown at LA 14. 22-D.Brown to LA 14 for no gain (89-D.Looker). [WPA +14.0% · EPA +5.01]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 7:27) — (7:27) 27-L.Johnson right end pushed ob at KC 48 for 45 yards (25-C.Chavous). [WPA +13.3% · EPA +4.13]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 2:20 · LA 1 · Score 6-0
    (2:20) 27-L.Johnson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 2:14 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  3. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 12:39 · LA 3 · Score 13-0
    (12:39) 11-D.Huard pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 12:33 · LA 2 · Score 14-0
    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  5. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 10:29 · LA 24 · Score 17-0
    (10:29) 1-L.Tynes 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  6. LA TD (+6) — Q2 7:30 · KC 2 · Score 17-6
    (7:30) 39-S.Jackson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. LA XP (+1) — Q2 7:01 · KC 2 · Score 17-7
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  8. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 0:54 · LA 25 · Score 23-7
    (:54) 11-D.Huard pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 0:48 · LA 2 · Score 24-7
    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  10. LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · KC 23 · Score 24-10
    (:04) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  11. LA TD (+6) — Q3 3:55 · KC 2 · Score 24-16
    (3:55) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 83-K.Curtis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. LA XP (+1) — Q3 3:50 · KC 2 · Score 24-17
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. PENALTY on KC-38-M.Bragg, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  13. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 6:28 · LA 11 · Score 30-17
    (6:28) 11-D.Huard pass short right to 84-K.Wilson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-L.Little].
  14. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 6:20 · LA 2 · Score 31-17
    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Key takeaways

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

  • Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Bulger (LA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • D. Huard (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs LA on 2006-11-05?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the LA 31-17 in Week 9, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs LA?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 7, LA 0; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 17, LA 10; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, LA 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 7, LA 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 31, LA 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs LA?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Johnson (Q1 2:20) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (D. Huard pass) (Q2 12:39) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q2 7:30) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (D. Huard pass) (Q2 0:54) LA touchdown — K. Curtis (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 3:55) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Wilson (D. Huard pass) (Q4 6:28) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 10:29, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs LA?

M. Bulger (LA), 66.0% completion, +11.6% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +7.65 total passing EPA. D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs), 55.6% completion, +11.3% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +6.42 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs LA?

T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.05 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.81 EPA): (:54) 11-D.Huard pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L