Game story
In Week 7 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-10-23, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 28–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +0.42 total EPA, and -6.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Battle (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.62 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-21.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (12:47) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass short left intended for 12-J.Ford INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Lewis at KC 41. 23-K.Lewis for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds rul
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Battle · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.62 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 2 S. Breaston · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 3 D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 4 D. Heyward-Bey · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 5 J. Arenas · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play
- 6 T. Jones · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 7 D. McCluster · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.96 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 8 L. McClain · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Battle — KC · Rushing
J. Battle posted the highest total EPA (+3.62) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 17 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.96 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (14:30) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Flowers at KC 42. 24-B.Flowers for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-24-B.Flowers, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between down
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — K. Lewis
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. McClain
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Arenas
- Kansas City Chiefs — B. Flowers
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 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 48 (Q1 57:47); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 57:35) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q1 47:00) — (2:00) 44-L.McClain up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 46:53) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 7 (Q3 25:29) — (10:29) Direct snap to 21-J.Arenas. 21-J.Arenas up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 25:25) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 45 (Q4 14:30); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 14:20) — 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.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 57:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass short left intended for 12-J.Ford INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Lewis at KC 41. 23-K.Lewis for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds rul
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Chiefs' Captains: #10 T.Copper; #20 T.Jones; #53 D.Williams; #56 D.Johnson
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 47:57) — (2:57) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-S.Breaston to LV 16 for 19 yards (23-D.Van Dyke).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 30:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep right intended for 82-D.Bowe INTERCEPTED by 44-C.Ndukwe at LV 2. 44-C.Ndukwe to LV 2 for no gain (82-D.Bowe).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 52:05) — (7:05) 7-K.Boller pass deep right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Flowers [91-T.Hali] at KC 45. 24-B.Flowers to KC 39 for -6 yards (17-D.Moore).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 14:30) — (14:30) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Flowers at KC 42. 24-B.Flowers for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-24-B.Flowers, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, e
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 57:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass short left intended for 12-J.Ford INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Lewis at KC 41. 23-K.Lewis for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds rul
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 47-J.McGraw at KC 9. 47-J.McGraw to KC 9 for no gain (17-D.Moore).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:36) — (:36) 7-M.Cassel kneels to LV 12 for -1 yards.
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) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -6.6% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.42 total EPA
- C.Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders) · 23 dropbacks · 34.8% completion · -20.7% CPOE · -0.62 EPA/play · -14.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.021 | -0.348 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.0% | 37.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.014 | -0.680 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.135 | -0.181 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.348 | -0.021 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.1% | 54.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.35), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, +1.79 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 14 drives, -30.29 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.
- J. Battle (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Cassel (KC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- C. Palmer (LV) 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 57:47 · KC 48 · Score 6-0
(12:47) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass short left intended for 12-J.Ford INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Lewis at KC 41. 23-K.Lewis for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 57:35 · LV 2 · Score 7-0
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 47:00 · LV 1 · Score 13-0
(2:00) 44-L.McClain up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 46:53 · LV 2 · Score 14-0
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 25:29 · LV 7 · Score 20-0
(10:29) Direct snap to 21-J.Arenas. 21-J.Arenas up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 25:25 · LV 2 · Score 21-0
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 14:30 · KC 45 · Score 27-0
(14:30) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Flowers at KC 42. 24-B.Flowers for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-24-B.Flowe - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 14:20 · LV 2 · Score 28-0
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 28-0 in Week 7, 2011 on 2011-10-23.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 28, Las Vegas Raiders 0 (KC 28-0 LV) in Week 7, 2011 on 2011-10-23.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 28, Las Vegas Raiders 0.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Lewis (Q1 57:47) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. McClain (Q1 47:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Arenas (Q3 25:29) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — B. Flowers (Q4 14:30) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs), 50.0% completion, -6.6% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.42 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders), 34.8% completion, -20.7% CPOE, -0.62 EPA per dropback, -14.27 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
J. Battle (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +3.62 on rushing plays. across 17 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.96 EPA): (14:30) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Flowers at KC 42. 24-B.Flowers for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-24-B.Flowers, Unsportsmanlike . The biggest win-probability swing was -21.8%.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
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