Game story
In Week 6 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-10-13, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 35–34 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 34 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +2.08 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Boerigter (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.36 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-36.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (:01) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass intended for 80-J.Morton INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at LAC 2. 59-D.Edwards to LAC 2 for no gain.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 10 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 34 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Boerigter · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +10.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.59 EPA/play
- 2 T. Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +10.30 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 3 P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.28 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 4 J. Norman · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 5 D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.58 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 6 T. Dwight · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 7 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8 R. Caldwell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Boerigter — KC · Receiving
M. Boerigter posted the highest total EPA (+10.36) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.59 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.57 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (4:08) 2-D.Bennett punt is BLOCKED by 50-L.Atkins, Center-50-D.Binn, RECOVERED by KC-59-G.Cadrez at LAC 15. 59-G.Cadrez to LAC 1 for 14 yards (2-D.Bennett).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — T. Dwight
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Boerigter (T. Green pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Boerigter (T. Green pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Conway
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — T. Dwight (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — R. Caldwell (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Brees
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 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 19 (Q1 56:59) — (11:59) 85-T.Dwight left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 56:50) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 10 (Q1 50:21) — (5:21) 8-M.Andersen 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 48:56) — (3:56) 31-P.Holmes left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 48:51) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 44 (Q2 32:08) — (2:08) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 32:00) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q3 21:01) — (6:01) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 20:58) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 19 (Q3 17:32) — (2:32) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 17:24) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 21–13. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q4 13:20) — (13:20) 80-C.Conway right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 13:16) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q4 8:12) — (8:12) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 8:06) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q4 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-T.Dwight for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 4:07) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 25 (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) 8-M.Andersen 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the KC 36 (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 80-C.Conway to KC 11 for 25 yards (59-G.Cadrez).; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q4 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 0:14) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass intended for 80-J.Morton INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at LAC 2. 59-D.Edwards to LAC 2 for no gain.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 49:08) — (4:08) 2-D.Bennett punt is BLOCKED by 50-L.Atkins, Center-50-D.Binn, RECOVERED by KC-59-G.Cadrez at LAC 15. 59-G.Cadrez to LAC 1 for 14 yards (2-D.Bennett).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 80-C.Conway to KC 11 for 25 yards (59-G.Cadrez).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 21:52) — (6:52) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 35-K.Lyle at KC 35. 35-K.Lyle pushed ob at KC 9 for 26 yards (68-W.Shields).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 49:08) — (4:08) 2-D.Bennett punt is BLOCKED by 50-L.Atkins, Center-50-D.Binn, RECOVERED by KC-59-G.Cadrez at LAC 15. 59-G.Cadrez to LAC 1 for 14 yards (2-D.Bennett).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 26:52) — (11:52) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 80-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 29-J.Belser at KC -1. 29-J.Belser to KC 44 for 45 yards (80-C.Conway).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 32:08) — (2:08) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 19:05) — (4:05) 4-D.Stryzinski punts 41 yards to LAC 30, Center-83-K.Gammon. 87-T.Vanover to LAC 30 for no gain (55-G.Stills). FUMBLES (55-G.Stills), touched at LAC 30, RECOVERED by KC-51-S.Fujita at LAC 28.
Quarterback report card
D.Brees led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 42 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.08 total EPA
- T.Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +0.33 EPA/play · +10.30 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 | +0.192 | +0.130 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 57.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.316 | +0.122 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.190 | +0.247 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.130 | -0.192 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.5% | 50.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, +15.40 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +11.28 total EPA, 5 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.
- M. Boerigter (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.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 56:59 · KC 19 · Score 0-6
(11:59) 85-T.Dwight left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 56:50 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 50:21 · LAC 10 · Score 3-7
(5:21) 8-M.Andersen 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 48:56 · LAC 1 · Score 9-7
(3:56) 31-P.Holmes left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 48:51 · LAC 2 · Score 10-7
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 32:08 · LAC 44 · Score 16-7
(2:08) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 32:00 · LAC 2 · Score 17-7
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 21:01 · KC 1 · Score 17-13
(6:01) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 20:58 · KC 2 · Score 17-14
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 17:32 · LAC 19 · Score 23-14
(2:32) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 17:24 · LAC 2 · Score 24-14
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 13:20 · KC 11 · Score 24-20
(13:20) 80-C.Conway right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 13:16 · KC 2 · Score 24-21
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 8:12 · LAC 3 · Score 30-21
(8:12) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 8:06 · LAC 2 · Score 31-21
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:12 · KC 11 · Score 31-27
(4:12) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-T.Dwight for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 4:07 · KC 2 · Score 31-28
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 2:35 · LAC 25 · Score 34-28
(2:35) 8-M.Andersen 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 1:53 · KC 36 · Score 34-28
(1:53) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 80-C.Conway to KC 11 for 25 yards (59-G.Cadrez). - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:19 · KC 2 · Score 34-34
(:19) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 0:14 · KC 2 · Score 34-35
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-34 in Week 6, 2002 on 2002-10-13.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 34, Los Angeles Chargers 35 (KC 34-35 LAC) in Week 6, 2002 on 2002-10-13.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 13, Los Angeles Chargers 21; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 34, Los Angeles Chargers 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — T. Dwight (Q1 56:59) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q1 48:56) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — M. Boerigter (T. Green pass) (Q2 32:08) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 21:01) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — M. Boerigter (T. Green pass) (Q3 17:32) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Conway (Q4 13:20) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q4 8:12) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — T. Dwight (D. Brees pass) (Q4 4:12) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Caldwell (D. Brees pass) (Q4 0:19) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 50:21, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Andersen (Q4 2:35, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — D. Brees (Q4 1:53, 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?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 66.7% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.08 total passing EPA. T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 54.8% completion, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +10.30 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
M. Boerigter (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +10.36 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.57 EPA): (4:08) 2-D.Bennett punt is BLOCKED by 50-L.Atkins, Center-50-D.Binn, RECOVERED by KC-59-G.Cadrez at LAC 15. 59-G.Cadrez to LAC 1 for 14 yards (2-D.Bennett).. The biggest win-probability swing was -36.0%.
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 35-34 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
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