Game story
In Week 11 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-11-22, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 33–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -13.75 total EPA, and -1.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, S. Ware (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.14 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+14.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (6:54) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 35-C.West to LAC 20 for 47 yards (24-B.Flowers).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 6 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 33 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Ware · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +6.14 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 2 A. Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +5.60 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3 D. Inman · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 4 D. Poe · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.76 EPA/play
- 5 A. Wilson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 6 S. Johnson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 7 D. Harris · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 8 J. Avant · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Ware — KC · Rushing
S. Ware posted the highest total EPA (+6.14) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.56 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.03 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (3:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 39-D.Woodhead INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Houston at LAC 17. 50-J.Houston for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Poe
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Houston
- Kansas City Chiefs — S. Ware
- Kansas City Chiefs — S. Ware
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
- Kansas City Chiefs — C. Santos
- Kansas City Chiefs — C. Santos
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 6–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 47:13) — (2:13) 92-D.Poe up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 34 (Q2 42:15) — (12:15) 2-J.Lambo 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 10 (Q2 35:58) — (5:58) 5-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 6 (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 5-C.Santos 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 77 (Q3 18:35); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 18:27) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q4 6:11) — (6:11) 32-S.Ware right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 6:11) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) 32-S.Ware left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 2:32) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 51:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 35-C.West to LAC 20 for 47 yards (24-B.Flowers).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 18:35) — (3:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 39-D.Woodhead INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Houston at LAC 17. 50-J.Houston for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 41:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 84-D.Harris to 50 for 25 yards (50-M.Te'o).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 42:15) — (12:15) 2-J.Lambo 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 45:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 15-D.Inman ran ob at LAC 37 for 17 yards.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 18:35) — (3:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 39-D.Woodhead INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Houston at LAC 17. 50-J.Houston for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:57) — (13:57) 2-D.Colquitt punts 41 yards to LAC 44, Center-41-J.Winchester. 81-J.Herndon MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by KC-30-J.Fleming at LAC 44. 30-J.Fleming to LAC 44 for no gain (81-J.Herndon).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 51:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 35-C.West to LAC 20 for 47 yards (24-B.Flowers).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 9:50) — (9:50) 32-S.Ware right guard to LAC 25 for 52 yards (22-J.Verrett).
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) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.9% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -13.75 total EPA
- A.Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +12.0% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.60 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 | +0.224 | -0.231 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 38.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.156 | -0.362 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.214 | -0.361 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.231 | -0.224 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.8% | 50.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, +17.48 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -17.54 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Kansas City Chiefs leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- S. Ware (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Smith (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.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 47:13 · LAC 1 · Score 6-0
(2:13) 92-D.Poe up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 42:15 · KC 34 · Score 6-3
(12:15) 2-J.Lambo 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 35:58 · LAC 10 · Score 9-3
(5:58) 5-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 30:06 · LAC 6 · Score 12-3
(:06) 5-C.Santos 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 18:35 · KC 77 · Score 18-3
(3:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 39-D.Woodhead INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Houston at LAC 17. 50-J.Houston for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 18:27 · LAC 15 · Score 19-3
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 6:11 · LAC 3 · Score 25-3
(6:11) 32-S.Ware right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 6:11 · LAC 15 · Score 26-3
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 2:38 · LAC 3 · Score 32-3
(2:38) 32-S.Ware left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 2:32 · LAC 15 · Score 33-3
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 33-3 in Week 11, 2015 on 2015-11-22.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 33, Los Angeles Chargers 3 (KC 33-3 LAC) in Week 11, 2015 on 2015-11-22.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 33, Los Angeles Chargers 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Poe (Q1 47:13) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Houston (Q3 18:35) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — S. Ware (Q4 6:11) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — S. Ware (Q4 2:38) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 42:15, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q2 35:58, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q2 30:06, 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), 50.0% completion, -1.9% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -13.75 total passing EPA. A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 55.6% completion, +12.0% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.60 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
S. Ware (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +6.14 on rushing plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.03 EPA): (3:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 39-D.Woodhead INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Houston at LAC 17. 50-J.Houston for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +14.0%.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L
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