Game story
In Week 11 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-11-19, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 54–51 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 35 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +15.11 total EPA, and +5.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.11 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-35.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (1:28) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right intended for 17-C.Conley INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters [50-S.Ebukam] at LA 26. 22-M.Peters to LA 35 for 9 yards (17-C.Conley).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 16 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 51 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 13 | 10 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 54 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Goff · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +15.11 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2 T. Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +14.08 total EPA · 14 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 3 P. Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +8.26 total EPA · 57 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 4 C. Conley · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.94 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 5 B. Cooks · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.17 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6 T. Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 7 J. Reynolds · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.40 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 8 G. Everett · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Goff — LA · Passing
J. Goff posted the highest total EPA (+15.11) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 61 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.23 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (2:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 84-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Ebukam at KC 25. 50-S.Ebukam for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — R. Woods (J. Goff pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — K. Hunt (P. Mahomes pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Ebukam
- Kansas City Chiefs — C. Conley (P. Mahomes pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Goff
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Ebukam
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — A. Bailey
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Everett (J. Goff pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — C. Conley (P. Mahomes pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Everett (J. Goff pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 13–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q1 57:06) — (12:06) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 17-R.Woods for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q1 50:43); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 50:35) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 25 (Q1 48:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 48:25) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 16–10. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the KC 5 (Q2 44:58) — (14:58) 4-G.Zuerlein 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LA 2 (Q2 38:09) — (8:09) 7-H.Butker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 21 (Q2 36:37) — (6:37) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 27-K.Hunt for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 36:28) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 78 (Q2 32:00); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 31:50) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q2 30:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 17-C.Conley for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 17–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q3 26:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 25:52) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q3 22:15) — (7:15) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 22:09) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the KC 15 (Q3 17:29) — (2:29) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 75 (Q3 17:24); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 17:14) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 21–14. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 73 (Q4 12:15); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 12:04) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 86 (Q4 11:16); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 11:07) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q4 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 81-G.Everett for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 9:38) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 17-C.Conley for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 2:47) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the KC 40 (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 81-G.Everett for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 1:49) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right intended for 17-C.Conley INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters [50-S.Ebukam] at LA 26. 22-M.Peters to LA 35 for 9 yards (17-C.Conley).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 81-G.Everett for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 11:16) — (11:16) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at LA 4 for -10 yards (50-J.Houston). FUMBLES (50-J.Houston), RECOVERED by KC-97-A.Bailey at LA 2. 97-A.Bailey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes sacked at KC 13 for -9 yards (99-A.Donald). FUMBLES (99-A.Donald) [99-A.Donald], RECOVERED by LA-50-S.Ebukam at KC 11. 50-S.Ebukam for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 17:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 84-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Ebukam at KC 25. 50-S.Ebukam for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 17:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 84-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Ebukam at KC 25. 50-S.Ebukam for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 28:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes sacked at LA 36 for -11 yards (99-A.Donald). FUMBLES (99-A.Donald) [99-A.Donald], touched at LA 41, RECOVERED by LA-94-J.Franklin at KC 46. 94-J.Franklin to KC 46 for no
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes sacked at KC 13 for -9 yards (99-A.Donald). FUMBLES (99-A.Donald) [99-A.Donald], RECOVERED by LA-50-S.Ebukam at KC 11. 50-S.Ebukam for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:15) — (12:15) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 10-T.Hill for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-10-T.Hill, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Quarterback report card
J.Goff led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 61 dropbacks · 50.8% completion · +5.7% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +15.11 total EPA
- P.Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 57 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +8.26 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.084 | +0.102 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.3% | 43.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.145 | +0.248 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.111 | -0.217 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.102 | -0.084 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.0% | 45.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Kansas City Chiefs +0.08, Los Angeles Rams +0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 16 drives, +7.86 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 17 drives, +10.96 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams 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.
- J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Goff (LA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- P. Mahomes (KC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 57:06 · KC 7 · Score 0-6
(12:06) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 17-R.Woods for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 50:43 · KC 4 · Score 0-12
(5:43) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 83-J.Reynolds for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-21-E.Murray, Defensive Holding, declined. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 50:35 · KC 15 · Score 0-13
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 48:33 · LA 25 · Score 6-13
(3:33) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 10-T.Hill for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 48:25 · LA 15 · Score 7-13
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 44:58 · KC 5 · Score 7-16
(14:58) 4-G.Zuerlein 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 38:09 · LA 2 · Score 10-16
(8:09) 7-H.Butker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 36:37 · LA 21 · Score 16-16
(6:37) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 27-K.Hunt for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 36:28 · LA 15 · Score 17-16
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · LA 78 · Score 17-22
(2:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes sacked at KC 13 for -9 yards (99-A.Donald). FUMBLES (99-A.Donald) [99-A.Donald], RECOVERED by LA-50-S.Ebukam at KC 11. 50-S.Ebukam - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 31:50 · KC 15 · Score 17-23
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 30:20 · LA 8 · Score 23-23
(:20) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 17-C.Conley for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 26:01 · KC 7 · Score 23-29
(11:01) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 25:52 · KC 15 · Score 23-30
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 22:15 · LA 4 · Score 29-30
(7:15) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 22:09 · LA 15 · Score 30-30
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 17:29 · KC 15 · Score 30-33
(2:29) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 17:24 · LA 75 · Score 30-39
(2:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 84-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Ebukam at KC 25. 50-S.Ebukam for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 17:14 · KC 15 · Score 30-40
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 12:15 · LA 73 · Score 36-40
(12:15) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 10-T.Hill for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-10-T.Hill, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 12:04 · LA 15 · Score 37-40
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 11:16 · KC 86 · Score 43-40
(11:16) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at LA 4 for -10 yards (50-J.Houston). FUMBLES (50-J.Houston), RECOVERED by KC-97-A.Bailey at LA 2. 97-A.Bailey for 2 yards, T - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 11:07 · LA 15 · Score 44-40
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 9:44 · KC 7 · Score 44-46
(9:44) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 81-G.Everett for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 9:38 · KC 15 · Score 44-47
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 2:55 · LA 10 · Score 50-47
(2:55) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 17-C.Conley for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 2:47 · LA 15 · Score 51-47
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 1:56 · KC 40 · Score 51-53
(1:56) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 81-G.Everett for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 1:49 · KC 15 · Score 51-54
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Kansas City Chiefs 54-51 in Week 11, 2018 on 2018-11-19.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 51, Los Angeles Rams 54 (KC 51-54 LA) in Week 11, 2018 on 2018-11-19.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Los Angeles Rams 13; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 16, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Los Angeles Rams 17; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 21, Los Angeles Rams 14; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 51, Los Angeles Rams 54.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — R. Woods (J. Goff pass) (Q1 57:06) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass) (Q1 50:43) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass) (Q1 48:33) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 36:37) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Ebukam (Q2 32:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — C. Conley (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 30:20) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — J. Goff (Q3 26:01) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q3 22:15) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Ebukam (Q3 17:24) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 12:15) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — A. Bailey (Q4 11:16) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — G. Everett (J. Goff pass) (Q4 9:44) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — C. Conley (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 2:55) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — G. Everett (J. Goff pass) (Q4 1:56) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 44:58, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 38:09, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 17:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Rams?
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 50.8% completion, +5.7% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +15.11 total passing EPA. P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 57.9% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +8.26 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Rams?
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +15.11 on passing plays. across 61 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.23 EPA): (2:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 84-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 50-S.Ebukam at KC 25. 50-S.Ebukam for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -35.9%.
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Rams won 54-51 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 9-1 Now 9-2 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 9-1 Now 10-1 W
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