Game story
In Week 8 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-10-30, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 28–20 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +5.26 total EPA.
On the individual side, A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.89 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-10.4% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (1:46) 10-T.Green sacked at LAC 22 for -9 yards (56-S.Merriman). FUMBLES (56-S.Merriman), RECOVERED by LAC-95-S.Phillips at LAC 22.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +16.89 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 2 E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +11.46 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
- 3 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 4 K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 5 T. Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +5.26 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 6 E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 7 C. Horn · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 8 D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +3.17 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Gates — LAC · Receiving
A. Gates posted the highest total EPA (+16.89) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.69 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.30 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (3:58) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 25-G.Wesley at KC 20. 25-G.Wesley to LAC 30 for 50 yards (88-E.Parker). PENALTY on KC-69-J.Allen, Personal Foul, 14 yards, enforced at LAC 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — E. Parker (L. Tomlinson pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — E. Kennison (T. Green pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes
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 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 19 (Q1 49:35) — (4:35) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 49:30) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 17 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 21-L.Tomlinson pass to 88-E.Parker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 44:56) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 16 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 1-L.Tynes 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 20 (Q2 30:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 30:27) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 16 (Q3 21:50) — (6:50) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 21:45) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 2 (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) 1-L.Tynes 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 35 (Q4 9:18) — (9:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 9:10) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 2:12) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 16:46) — (1:46) 10-T.Green sacked at LAC 22 for -9 yards (56-S.Merriman). FUMBLES (56-S.Merriman), RECOVERED by LAC-95-S.Phillips at LAC 22.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 18:58) — (3:58) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 25-G.Wesley at KC 20. 25-G.Wesley to LAC 30 for 50 yards (88-E.Parker). PENALTY on KC-69-J.Allen, Personal Foul, 14 yards, enforced at
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:32) — (12:32) 27-L.Johnson right tackle to LAC 2 for 1 yard (74-J.Cesaire, 56-S.Merriman).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 50:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell pushed ob at KC 20 for 17 yards (29-S.Knight).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 34:46) — (4:46) 27-L.Johnson left end pushed ob at LAC 18 for 46 yards (27-B.Jue).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 18:58) — (3:58) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 25-G.Wesley at KC 20. 25-G.Wesley to LAC 30 for 50 yards (88-E.Parker). PENALTY on KC-69-J.Allen, Personal Foul, 14 yards, enforced at
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 9:18) — (9:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 16:46) — (1:46) 10-T.Green sacked at LAC 22 for -9 yards (56-S.Merriman). FUMBLES (56-S.Merriman), RECOVERED by LAC-95-S.Phillips at LAC 22.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 47 dropbacks · 66.0% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +5.26 total EPA
- D.Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.17 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 | +0.038 | +0.095 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.5% | 52.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.112 | +0.119 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.182 | -0.051 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.095 | -0.038 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.7% | 57.5% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, +3.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, +8.19 total EPA, 4 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.
- A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) 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 49:35 · KC 19 · Score 0-6
(4:35) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 49:30 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · KC 17 · Score 0-13
(15:00) 21-L.Tomlinson pass to 88-E.Parker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 44:56 · KC 2 · Score 0-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 32:00 · LAC 16 · Score 3-14
(2:00) 1-L.Tynes 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:31 · KC 20 · Score 3-20
(:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:27 · KC 2 · Score 3-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 21:50 · LAC 16 · Score 9-21
(6:50) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 21:45 · LAC 2 · Score 10-21
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 12:03 · LAC 2 · Score 13-21
(12:03) 1-L.Tynes 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 9:18 · KC 35 · Score 13-27
(9:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:10 · KC 2 · Score 13-28
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 2:16 · LAC 7 · Score 19-28
(2:16) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 2:12 · LAC 2 · Score 20-28
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 28-20 in Week 8, 2005 on 2005-10-30.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 20, Los Angeles Chargers 28 (KC 20-28 LAC) in Week 8, 2005 on 2005-10-30.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 20, Los Angeles Chargers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q1 49:35) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Parker (L. Tomlinson pass) (Q2 45:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q2 30:31) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q3 21:50) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q4 9:18) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — E. Kennison (T. Green pass) (Q4 2:16) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 32:00, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 12:03, 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?
T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 66.0% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.26 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.6% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.17 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +16.89 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.30 EPA): (3:58) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 25-G.Wesley at KC 20. 25-G.Wesley to LAC 30 for 50 yards (88-E.Parker). PENALTY on KC-69-J.Allen, Personal Foul, 14. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.4%.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
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