Game story
In Week 3 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-09-24, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 24–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -7.12 total EPA, and -7.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Hunt (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.27 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-11.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (7:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at KC 28. 22-M.Peters to LAC 34 for 38 yards (79-K.Wiggins).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +11.27 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 2 T. Benjamin · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 3 T. Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 4 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 5 A. Wilson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6 D. Thomas · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 7 A. Sherman · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 8 K. Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Hunt — KC · Rushing
K. Hunt posted the highest total EPA (+11.27) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 17 counted snaps, they averaged +0.66 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.28 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (7:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at KC 28. 22-M.Peters to LAC 34 for 38 yards (79-K.Wiggins).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Hill (A. Smith pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — A. Wilson (A. Smith pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Gordon
- Kansas City Chiefs — K. Hunt
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — C. Santos
- Los Angeles Chargers — Y. Koo
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 14–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 30 (Q1 57:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 57:03) — 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 6 (Q1 50:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 12-A.Wilson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 50:33) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q1 45:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 45:05) — 9-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 16 (Q2 34:35) — (4:35) 5-C.Santos 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 11 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 9-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 69 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 27-K.Hunt right guard for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 1:49) — 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at KC 28. 22-M.Peters to LAC 34 for 38 yards (79-K.Wiggins).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 36:56) — (6:56) 5-C.Santos 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. PENALTY on LAC-25-R.Jenkins, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 33 - No Play.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 57:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 59:08) — (14:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 12-T.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Mitchell [55-D.Ford] at LAC 43. 39-T.Mitchell to LAC 43 for no gain (12-T.Benjamin).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 45:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-T.Benjamin to KC 23 for 44 yards (39-T.Mitchell) [55-D.Ford]. PENALTY on KC-55-D.Ford, Roughing the Passer, 12 yards, enforced at KC 23.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at KC 28. 22-M.Peters to LAC 34 for 38 yards (79-K.Wiggins).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 27-K.Hunt right guard for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 45:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-T.Benjamin to KC 23 for 44 yards (39-T.Mitchell) [55-D.Ford]. PENALTY on KC-55-D.Ford, Roughing the Passer, 12 yards, enforced at KC 23.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 57:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 47 dropbacks · 42.6% completion · -7.3% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -7.12 total EPA
- A.Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · +2.5% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -4.95 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 | +0.080 | -0.150 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.3% | 41.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.171 | -0.151 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.257 | -0.043 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.150 | -0.080 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.4% | 50.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +5.66 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -13.33 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.
- K. Hunt (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 57:09 · LAC 30 · Score 6-0
(12:09) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 57:03 · LAC 15 · Score 7-0
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 50:37 · LAC 6 · Score 13-0
(5:37) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 12-A.Wilson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 50:33 · LAC 15 · Score 14-0
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 45:12 · KC 11 · Score 14-6
(:12) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 45:05 · KC 15 · Score 14-7
9-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 34:35 · LAC 16 · Score 17-7
(4:35) 5-C.Santos 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · KC 11 · Score 17-10
(:03) 9-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LAC 69 · Score 23-10
(2:00) 27-K.Hunt right guard for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 1:49 · LAC 15 · Score 24-10
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 24-10 in Week 3, 2017 on 2017-09-24.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 24, Los Angeles Chargers 10 (KC 24-10 LAC) in Week 3, 2017 on 2017-09-24.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 24, Los Angeles Chargers 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (A. Smith pass) (Q1 57:09) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — A. Wilson (A. Smith pass) (Q1 50:37) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q1 45:12) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (Q4 2:00) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q2 34:35, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 30:03, 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), 42.6% completion, -7.3% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -7.12 total passing EPA. A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 55.2% completion, +2.5% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -4.95 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
K. Hunt (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +11.27 on rushing plays. across 17 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.28 EPA): (7:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at KC 28. 22-M.Peters to LAC 34 for 38 yards (79-K.Wiggins).. The biggest win-probability swing was -11.5%.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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