Game story
In Week 14 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-12-12, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 31–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +11.34 total EPA, and +16.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.34 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+4.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (9:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 43-D.Sproles to KC 37 for 7 yards (21-J.Arenas, 47-J.McGraw).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +11.34 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2 M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 3 D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 4 K. Washington · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 5 R. McMichael · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 6 V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 7 D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 8 C. Chambers · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.95 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 (+11.34) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.43 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (4:16) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 37 for -5 yards (91-T.Hali). FUMBLES (91-T.Hali), RECOVERED by KC-92-W.Gilberry at LAC 37. 92-W.Gilberry to LAC 37 for no gain (61-N.Hardwick).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Tolbert
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews
Field goals
- 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: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 17 (Q1 50:39) — (5:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 50:33) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 8 (Q2 36:52) — (6:52) 35-M.Tolbert left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 36:47) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 9 (Q2 30:45); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 30:40) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 30 (Q4 8:30) — (8:30) 10-N.Kaeding 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 15 (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) 24-R.Mathews right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 3:15) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 54:47) — (9:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 43-D.Sproles to KC 37 for 7 yards (21-J.Arenas, 47-J.McGraw).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 39:48) — (9:48) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 83-V.Jackson to KC 37 for 19 yards (56-D.Johnson).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 57:34) — (12:34) 12-B.Croyle pass short right to 10-T.Copper to KC 33 for -1 yards (33-D.Hughes).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 43:59) — (13:59) 12-B.Croyle sacked at KC 8 for -12 yards (sack split by 52-L.English and 91-O.Nwagbuo).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 51:23) — (6:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 83-V.Jackson to KC 17 for 10 yards (29-E.Berry).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 19:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 37 for -5 yards (91-T.Hali). FUMBLES (91-T.Hali), RECOVERED by KC-92-W.Gilberry at LAC 37. 92-W.Gilberry to LAC 37 for no gain (61-N.Hardwick).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) 24-R.Mathews right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 23:34) — (8:34) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry at KC 16. 29-E.Berry ran ob at KC 16 for no gain. San Diego challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 0
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 81-R.McMichael to KC 36 for 15 yards (47-J.McGraw).
Quarterback report card
P.Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 29 dropbacks · 62.1% completion · +16.0% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +11.34 total EPA
- B.Croyle (Kansas City Chiefs) · 23 dropbacks · 30.4% completion · -15.6% CPOE · -0.72 EPA/play · -16.47 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 | -0.286 | +0.191 |
| Offensive success rate | 28.1% | 48.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.596 | +0.391 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.219 | +0.102 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.191 | +0.286 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.8% | 71.9% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, -16.28 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +15.86 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.
- 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.
- B. Croyle (KC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 50:39 · KC 17 · Score 0-6
(5:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 50:33 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 36:52 · KC 8 · Score 0-13
(6:52) 35-M.Tolbert left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 36:47 · KC 2 · Score 0-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:45 · KC 9 · Score 0-20
(:45) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was U - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:40 · KC 2 · Score 0-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 8:30 · KC 30 · Score 0-24
(8:30) 10-N.Kaeding 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 3:23 · KC 15 · Score 0-30
(3:23) 24-R.Mathews right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 3:15 · KC 2 · Score 0-31
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 31-0 in Week 14, 2010 on 2010-12-12.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 0, Los Angeles Chargers 31 (KC 0-31 LAC) in Week 14, 2010 on 2010-12-12.
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 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Los Angeles Chargers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 50:39) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q2 36:52) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 30:45) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Mathews (Q4 3:23) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 8:30, 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?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 62.1% completion, +16.0% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +11.34 total passing EPA. B. Croyle (Kansas City Chiefs), 30.4% completion, -15.6% CPOE, -0.72 EPA per dropback, -16.47 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 +11.34 on passing plays. across 29 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.43 EPA): (4:16) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 37 for -5 yards (91-T.Hali). FUMBLES (91-T.Hali), RECOVERED by KC-92-W.Gilberry at LAC 37. 92-W.Gilberry to LAC 37 for no gain (61-N.Hard. The biggest win-probability swing was +4.7%.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W
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