Game story
In Week 13 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-11-26, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 17–16 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -15.85 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Alexander (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.66 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+42.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: J.Carney kicks 63 yards from SD 30 to KC 7. M.Cloud to KC 18 for 11 yards (S.Turner).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2 F. McCrary · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 3 K. Anders · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 4 S. Morris · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 5 J. Fazande · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 6 W. Moon · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · -0.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.58 EPA/play
- 7 J. Fazande · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · -0.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · -0.23 EPA/play
- 8 K. Lockett · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · -1.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · -1.10 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Alexander — KC · Receiving
D. Alexander posted the highest total EPA (+2.66) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.41 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (14:09) R.Leaf pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by M.Patton at SD 24. M.Patton for 24 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 Chargers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (Q1 51:39) — (6:39) T.Peterson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 20 (Q1 49:31) — (4:31) R.Leaf pass to F.Jones for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 49:23) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q2 43:19) — (13:19) R.Leaf pass to F.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 43:12) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 17 (Q2 34:36) — (4:36) T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 85 (Q3 29:09) — (14:09) R.Leaf pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by M.Patton at SD 24. M.Patton for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 28:58) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 13 (Q3 16:55) — (1:55) T.Peterson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 33 (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) J.Carney 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 60:00) — J.Carney kicks 63 yards from SD 30 to KC 7. M.Cloud to KC 18 for 11 yards (S.Turner).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) T.Sauerbrun punts 53 yards to SD 29, Center-K.Gammon. N.Jacquet to KC 36 for 35 yards (T.Sauerbrun).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 21:44) — (6:44) W.Moon pass intended for T.Richardson INTERCEPTED by J.Seau at SD 8. J.Seau to SD 10 for 2 yards (K.Anders).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 23:18) — (8:18) R.Leaf pass intended for C.Conway INTERCEPTED by J.Hasty at SD 31. J.Hasty to SD 26 for 5 yards (C.Conway).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 29:09) — (14:09) R.Leaf pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by M.Patton at SD 24. M.Patton for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 29:09) — (14:09) R.Leaf pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by M.Patton at SD 24. M.Patton for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 52:20) — (7:20) T.Sauerbrun punts 25 yards to SD 24, Center-K.Gammon. N.Jacquet MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by KC-L.Atkins at SD 24. Play Challenged by SD and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:10.)
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 38:13) — (8:13) T.Fletcher left end to SD 28 for no gain (D.Clemons). FUMBLES (D.Clemons), touched at SD 28, RECOVERED by KC-J.Hasty at SD 25.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 23:18) — (8:18) R.Leaf pass intended for C.Conway INTERCEPTED by J.Hasty at SD 31. J.Hasty to SD 26 for 5 yards (C.Conway).
Quarterback report card
R.Leaf led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers) · 39 dropbacks · 43.6% completion · -0.41 EPA/play · -15.85 total EPA
- W.Moon (Kansas City Chiefs) · 38 dropbacks · 31.6% completion · -0.37 EPA/play · -14.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.168 | -0.192 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.3% | 37.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.372 | -0.408 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.366 | -0.523 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.192 | +0.168 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.9% | 67.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Kansas City Chiefs -0.17, Los Angeles Chargers -0.19) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 16 drives, -16.08 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 16 drives, -17.06 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers 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. Alexander (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.
- Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 51:39 · LAC 22 · Score 3-0
(6:39) T.Peterson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 49:31 · KC 20 · Score 3-6
(4:31) R.Leaf pass to F.Jones for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 49:23 · KC 2 · Score 3-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 43:19 · KC 7 · Score 3-13
(13:19) R.Leaf pass to F.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 43:12 · KC 2 · Score 3-14
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 34:36 · LAC 17 · Score 6-14
(4:36) T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 29:09 · KC 85 · Score 12-14
(14:09) R.Leaf pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by M.Patton at SD 24. M.Patton for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 28:58 · LAC 2 · Score 13-14
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 16:55 · LAC 13 · Score 16-14
(1:55) T.Peterson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 3:01 · KC 33 · Score 16-17
(3:01) J.Carney 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 17-16 in Week 13, 2000 on 2000-11-26.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 16, Los Angeles Chargers 17 (KC 16-17 LAC) in Week 13, 2000 on 2000-11-26.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 16, Los Angeles Chargers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 49:31) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 43:19) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 29:09) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q1 51:39, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q2 34:36, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q3 16:55, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 3:01, 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 Chargers?
R. Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers), 43.6% completion, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -15.85 total passing EPA. W. Moon (Kansas City Chiefs), 31.6% completion, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -14.15 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Alexander (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +2.66 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.41 EPA): (14:09) R.Leaf pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by M.Patton at SD 24. M.Patton for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +42.2%.
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 17-16 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 0-10 Now 1-10 W
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