Game story
In Week 10 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-11-09, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 20–19 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Thigpen (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +12.03 total EPA, and +2.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.03 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-24.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-T.Thigpen pass to 88-T.Gonzalez is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +14.03 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2 T. Thigpen · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +12.03 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +10.55 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 4 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.01 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 5 M. Bradley · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.08 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 6 M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 7 V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 8 D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Rivers — LAC · Passing
P. Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+14.03) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.46 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (2:08) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 47-J.McGraw at KC 34. 47-J.McGraw to KC 38 for 4 yards (85-A.Gates).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Bradley (T. Thigpen pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (T. Thigpen pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (T. Thigpen pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
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 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 30 (Q1 48:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass deep right to 83-M.Bradley for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 48:15) — 5-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 16 (Q2 44:06) — (14:06) 10-N.Kaeding 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 8 (Q2 36:50) — (6:50) 10-N.Kaeding 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 34 (Q2 33:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 5 (Q3 18:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 18:43) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 8 (Q4 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 6:55) — 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 3 (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:23) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-T.Thigpen pass to 88-T.Gonzalez is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 18:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short left to 83-M.Bradley to LAC 18 for 11 yards (20-A.Cason). The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 17:08) — (2:08) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 47-J.McGraw at KC 34. 47-J.McGraw to KC 38 for 4 yards (85-A.Gates).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 33:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 48:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass deep right to 83-M.Bradley for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 31:29) — (1:29) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 49-B.Pollard at KC 0. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
T.Thigpen led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Thigpen (Kansas City Chiefs) · 46 dropbacks · 58.7% completion · +2.5% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +12.03 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 40 dropbacks · 67.5% completion · +13.4% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +14.03 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 | +0.133 | +0.131 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.3% | 47.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.236 | +0.351 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.179 | -0.247 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.131 | -0.133 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.4% | 48.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Kansas City Chiefs +0.13, Los Angeles Chargers +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +10.39 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +10.78 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Rivers (LAC) 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.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 48:22 · LAC 30 · Score 6-0
(3:22) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass deep right to 83-M.Bradley for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 48:15 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
5-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 44:06 · KC 16 · Score 7-3
(14:06) 10-N.Kaeding 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 36:50 · KC 8 · Score 7-6
(6:50) 10-N.Kaeding 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 33:23 · LAC 34 · Score 13-6
(3:23) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 18:47 · KC 5 · Score 13-12
(3:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 18:43 · KC 2 · Score 13-13
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 6:59 · KC 8 · Score 13-19
(6:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 6:55 · KC 2 · Score 13-20
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 0:29 · LAC 3 · Score 19-20
(:29) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-19 in Week 10, 2008 on 2008-11-09.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 19, Los Angeles Chargers 20 (KC 19-20 LAC) in Week 10, 2008 on 2008-11-09.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 19, Los Angeles Chargers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — M. Bradley (T. Thigpen pass) (Q1 48:22) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Thigpen pass) (Q2 33:23) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 18:47) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 6:59) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Thigpen pass) (Q4 0:29) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 44:06, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 36:50, 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. Thigpen (Kansas City Chiefs), 58.7% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +12.03 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 67.5% completion, +13.4% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +14.03 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +14.03 on passing plays. across 40 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.46 EPA): (2:08) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 47-J.McGraw at KC 34. 47-J.McGraw to KC 38 for 4 yards (85-A.Gates).. The biggest win-probability swing was -24.0%.
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-19 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-7 Now 1-8 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
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