Game story
In Week 3 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-09-25, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -0.03 total EPA, and +0.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.22 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-40.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (1:26) 7-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle at LAC 49. 32-E.Weddle to LAC 49 for no gain (65-R.Lilja).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Cassel · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +8.22 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2 D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.91 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 3 S. Breaston · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 4 R. McMichael · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 5 R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 6 L. Pope · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 7 P. Crayton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 8 R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.93 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Cassel — KC · Passing
M. Cassel posted the highest total EPA (+8.22) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.90 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (7:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Lewis at KC 15. 23-K.Lewis to LAC 35 for 50 yards (86-V.Brown). PENALTY on LAC-92-V.Martin, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, en
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Pope (M. Cassel pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q2 42:49) — (12:49) (Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 42:45) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 17 (Q2 30:31) — (:31) 9-N.Novak 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q3 26:26) — (11:26) 7-M.Cassel pass short right to 82-D.Bowe for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 26:21) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q3 22:39) — (7:39) 24-R.Mathews right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 22:32) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) 6-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 23 (Q4 8:07) — (8:07) 9-N.Novak 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 5:03); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 4:58) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) 7-M.Cassel pass short left intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle at LAC 49. 32-E.Weddle to LAC 49 for no gain (65-R.Lilja).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Lewis at KC 15. 23-K.Lewis to LAC 35 for 50 yards (86-V.Brown). PENALTY on LAC-92-V.Martin, Unsportsmanlike C
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) 17-P.Rivers up the middle to KC 34 for no gain (94-T.Jackson, 59-J.Belcher). The Replay Assistant challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 45-L.Pope to LAC 43 for 23 yards (33-D.Hughes).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 49:55) — (4:55) 6-R.Succop 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Lewis at KC 15. 23-K.Lewis to LAC 35 for 50 yards (86-V.Brown). PENALTY on LAC-92-V.Martin, Unsportsmanlike C
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 5:10) — (5:10) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left to 15-S.Breaston to LAC 1 for 43 yards (20-A.Cason).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 49:55) — (4:55) 6-R.Succop 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 35:59) — (5:59) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Flowers at KC 0. 24-B.Flowers to KC 43 for 43 yards (24-R.Mathews). KC-24-B.Flowers was injured during the play.
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) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.5% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.03 total EPA
- M.Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +9.4% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +8.22 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 | -0.003 | +0.008 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.6% | 47.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.274 | -0.001 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.247 | -0.009 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.008 | +0.003 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.0% | 63.4% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Kansas City Chiefs -0.00, Los Angeles Chargers +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, -0.19 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +0.65 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.
- M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Cassel (KC) 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 42:49 · KC 2 · Score 0-6
(12:49) (Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 42:45 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:31 · KC 17 · Score 0-10
(:31) 9-N.Novak 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 26:26 · LAC 4 · Score 6-10
(11:26) 7-M.Cassel pass short right to 82-D.Bowe for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 26:21 · LAC 2 · Score 7-10
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 22:39 · KC 4 · Score 7-16
(7:39) 24-R.Mathews right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 22:32 · KC 2 · Score 7-17
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 13:01 · LAC 15 · Score 10-17
(13:01) 6-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 8:07 · KC 23 · Score 10-20
(8:07) 9-N.Novak 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 5:03 · LAC 1 · Score 16-20
(5:03) 7-M.Cassel pass short right to 45-L.Pope for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-45-L.Pope, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 4:58 · LAC 2 · Score 17-20
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, 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 20-17 in Week 3, 2011 on 2011-09-25.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 17, Los Angeles Chargers 20 (KC 17-20 LAC) in Week 3, 2011 on 2011-09-25.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 17, Los Angeles Chargers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Mathews (Q2 42:49) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass) (Q3 26:26) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Mathews (Q3 22:39) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Pope (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 5:03) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 30:31, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q4 13:01, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 8:07, 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), 60.0% completion, +0.5% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.03 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs), 56.7% completion, +9.4% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +8.22 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +8.22 on passing plays. across 30 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.90 EPA): (7:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Lewis at KC 15. 23-K.Lewis to LAC 35 for 50 yards (86-V.Brown). PENALTY on LAC-92-V.Marti. The biggest win-probability swing was -40.0%.
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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