Game story
In Week 2 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-09-20, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 23–20 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +8.25 total EPA, and -9.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.25 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+40.8% win probability) landed in overtime when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (2:00) 7-H.Butker 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 23 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +8.25 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 2 A. Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 3 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +4.06 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 4 T. Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 5 J. Guyton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 6 T. Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 7 J. Kelley · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 8 M. Hardman · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Mahomes — KC · Passing
P. Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+8.25) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 61 counted snaps, they averaged +0.14 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.12 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (12:58) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Herbert
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Guyton (J. Herbert pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Badgley
- Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Badgley
- Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker
- Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker
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 4 (Q1 56:28) — (11:28) 10-J.Herbert scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-51-M.Danna, Defensive Holding, declined.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 56:23) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–6. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 10 (Q2 38:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-J.Tillery].; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 14 (Q2 32:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 15-J.Guyton for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 32:30) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 23 (Q3 23:11) — (8:11) 4-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 40 (Q3 18:17) — (3:17) 7-H.Butker 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 11–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 54 (Q4 12:58); Kansas City Chiefs registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 12:48) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-P.Mahomes pass to 17-M.Hardman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 5 (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) 4-M.Badgley 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 7-H.Butker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
Overtime: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 40 (OT 2:00) — (2:00) 7-H.Butker 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (OT 2:00) — (2:00) 7-H.Butker 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- Kansas City Chiefs (OT 4:06) — (4:06) 75-M.Remmers reported in as eligible. 34-D.Thompson right guard to LAC 44 for 2 yards (52-D.Perryman; 56-K.Murray Jr.).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles up the middle to LAC 24 for 21 yards (24-N.Adderley).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:25) — (:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles left end ran ob at LAC 12 for 5 yards. PENALTY on KC-70-K.Osemele, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at LAC 17 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 32:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 15-J.Guyton for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 15:29) — (:29) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 38-L.Sneed at KC 5. 38-L.Sneed to KC 5 for no gain (13-K.Allen).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 24:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 13-K.Allen to KC 26 for 25 yards (38-L.Sneed) [94-T.Charlton].
Quarterback report card
P.Mahomes led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 61 dropbacks · 44.3% completion · -9.3% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +8.25 total EPA
- J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +4.8% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.06 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 | +0.068 | +0.009 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.5% | 47.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.135 | +0.099 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.049 | +0.018 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.009 | -0.068 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.6% | 61.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +6.52 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +0.85 total EPA, 4 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Mahomes (KC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Herbert (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 56:28 · KC 4 · Score 0-6
(11:28) 10-J.Herbert scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-51-M.Danna, Defensive Holding, declined. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 56:23 · KC 15 · Score 0-7
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 38:57 · LAC 10 · Score 6-7
(8:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-J.Tillery]. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 32:37 · KC 14 · Score 6-13
(2:37) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 15-J.Guyton for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 32:30 · KC 15 · Score 6-14
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 23:11 · KC 23 · Score 6-17
(8:11) 4-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 18:17 · LAC 40 · Score 9-17
(3:17) 7-H.Butker 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 12:58 · LAC 54 · Score 15-17
(12:58) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and - Kansas City Chiefs Safety (+2) — Q4 12:48 · LAC 2 · Score 17-17
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-P.Mahomes pass to 17-M.Hardman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 2:31 · KC 5 · Score 17-20
(2:31) 4-M.Badgley 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · LAC 12 · Score 20-20
(:03) 7-H.Butker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — OT 2:00 · LAC 40 · Score 23-20
(2:00) 7-H.Butker 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-20 in Week 2, 2020 on 2020-09-20.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 23, Los Angeles Chargers 20 (KC 23-20 LAC) in Week 2, 2020 on 2020-09-20.
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 6, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 11, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q5: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 23, Los Angeles Chargers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Herbert (Q1 56:28) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 38:57) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Guyton (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 32:37) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 12:58) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q3 23:11, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 18:17, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 2:31, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (OT 2:00, 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. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 44.3% completion, -9.3% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +8.25 total passing EPA. J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 53.7% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.06 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?
P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +8.25 on passing plays. across 61 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.12 EPA): (12:58) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The biggest win-probability swing was +40.8%.
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
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