Game story
In Week 9 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-11-01, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 31–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with -2.41 total EPA, and +5.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.62 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (:21) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 88-D.Rosario INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry at KC 0. Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 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 · +8.62 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2 D. Alexander · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 3 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 4 M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 5 D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 6 S. Ajirotutu · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.75 EPA/play
- 7 S. Breaston · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 8 S. Draughn · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.71 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 (+8.62) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.13 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (8:46) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short right intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Williams at LAC 41. 58-D.Williams for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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 (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Cassel
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Williams
- Kansas City Chiefs — S. Draughn
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
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 14 (Q1 55:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 55:24) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 7 (Q2 39:13) — (9:13) 9-N.Novak 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 31 (Q2 32:56) — (2:56) 6-R.Succop 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 23 (Q3 15:58) — (:58) 6-R.Succop 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 21–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 13 (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 11:33) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 95 (Q4 10:46); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 10:39) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 46 (Q4 8:46); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 8:33) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q4 4:30) — (4:30) (Shotgun) 20-S.Draughn up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 4:26) — 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:21) — (:21) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 88-D.Rosario INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry at KC 0. Touchback.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 27:41) — (12:41) 2-D.Colquitt punts 43 yards to LAC 22, Center-43-T.Gafford. 32-E.Weddle to LAC 24 for 2 yards (30-J.Brown). FUMBLES (30-J.Brown), RECOVERED by KC-93-C.Greenwood at LAC 24. 93-C.Greenwood to LA
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 26:35) — (11:35) 6-R.Succop 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 58:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-S.Ajirotutu to KC 47 for 28 yards (29-E.Berry).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 53:19) — (8:19) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short right to 82-D.Bowe to KC 41 for 14 yards (95-S.Phillips, 26-A.Bigby).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short right intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Williams at LAC 41. 58-D.Williams for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 0 for -5 yards (96-J.Johnson). FUMBLES (96-J.Johnson) [96-J.Johnson], RECOVERED by LAC-95-S.Phillips at KC 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 27:41) — (12:41) 2-D.Colquitt punts 43 yards to LAC 22, Center-43-T.Gafford. 32-E.Weddle to LAC 24 for 2 yards (30-J.Brown). FUMBLES (30-J.Brown), RECOVERED by KC-93-C.Greenwood at LAC 24. 93-C.Greenwood to LA
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:21) — (:21) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 88-D.Rosario INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry at KC 0. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
M.Cassel led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +5.5% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.41 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 22 dropbacks · 81.8% completion · +30.9% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +8.62 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 | -0.065 | +0.189 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.7% | 55.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.065 | +0.392 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.154 | -0.082 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.189 | +0.065 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.8% | 51.3% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 9 drives, -4.96 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +12.66 total EPA, 3 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.
- M. Cassel (KC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 55:31 · KC 14 · Score 0-6
(10:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 55:24 · 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 39:13 · KC 7 · Score 0-10
(9:13) 9-N.Novak 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 32:56 · LAC 31 · Score 3-10
(2:56) 6-R.Succop 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 15:58 · LAC 23 · Score 6-10
(:58) 6-R.Succop 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 11:37 · KC 13 · Score 6-16
(11:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 11:33 · KC 2 · Score 6-17
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:46 · LAC 95 · Score 6-23
(10:46) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 0 for -5 yards (96-J.Johnson). FUMBLES (96-J.Johnson) [96-J.Johnson], RECOVERED by LAC-95-S.Phillips at KC 0. TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 10:39 · KC 2 · Score 6-24
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:46 · LAC 46 · Score 6-30
(8:46) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short right intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Williams at LAC 41. 58-D.Williams for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 8:33 · KC 2 · Score 6-31
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 4:30 · LAC 6 · Score 12-31
(4:30) (Shotgun) 20-S.Draughn up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 4:26 · LAC 2 · Score 13-31
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 31-13 in Week 9, 2012 on 2012-11-01.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 13, Los Angeles Chargers 31 (KC 13-31 LAC) in Week 9, 2012 on 2012-11-01.
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 3; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Los Angeles Chargers 21; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 13, Los Angeles Chargers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 55:31) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 11:37) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Cassel (Q4 10:46) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Williams (Q4 8:46) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — S. Draughn (Q4 4:30) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 39:13, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q2 32:56, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q3 15:58, 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?
M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs), 51.4% completion, +5.5% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.41 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 81.8% completion, +30.9% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +8.62 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 +8.62 on passing plays. across 22 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.13 EPA): (8:46) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short right intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Williams at LAC 41. 58-D.Williams for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.5%.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
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