Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 45–20 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 0–24 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Culpepper
- Top passer
- Taylen Green
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:00) 10-T.Green pass intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Russell at MIN -1. 2…
- Game date
- 2003-12-20
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Kansas City Chiefs 45–20 on 2003-12-20. D. Culpepper posted a game-high +11.74 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 20 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 45 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs
(10:29) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(11:04) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(3:49) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 40-J.Kleinsasser for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(:03) 8-A.Elling 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(11:47) 32-O.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(5:20) 31-P.Holmes left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
(13:37) 31-P.Holmes left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(10:08) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
(7:06) 32-O.Smith right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(6:05) 32-O.Smith left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:29TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 30
- Score
- 0-6
(10:29) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:23XP AEA. EllingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-7
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:04TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 21
- Score
- 0-13
(11:04) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 10:58XP AEA. EllingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-14
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 3:49TD JKJ. KleinsasserPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 0-20
(3:49) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 40-J.Kleinsasser for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 3:42XP AEA. EllingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-21
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:03FG AEA. EllingPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 28
- Score
- 0-24
(:03) 8-A.Elling 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 11:47TD OJOctavian Smith Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 0-30
(11:47) 32-O.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 11:44XP AEA. EllingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-31
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 5:20TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 6-31
(5:20) 31-P.Holmes left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 5:16XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-31
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 13:37TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 4
- Score
- 13-31
(13:37) 31-P.Holmes left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 10:08TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 19-31
(10:08) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 10:05XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 20-31
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:06TD OJOctavian Smith Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 11
- Score
- 20-37
(7:06) 32-O.Smith right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:00XP AEA. EllingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 20-38
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 6:05TD OJOctavian Smith Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 10
- Score
- 20-44
(6:05) 32-O.Smith left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 6:00XP AEA. EllingPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 20-45
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +11.74 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +10.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 3Octavian Smith Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +6.61 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 4T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 5P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +4.51 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 6J. Morton · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.38 EPA/play
- 7P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 8J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
D. Culpepper — MIN · Passing
D. Culpepper posted the highest total EPA (+11.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
D. Culpepper's top snap (-3.84 EPA): (4:33) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 81-N.Burleson INTERCEPTED by 25-G.Wesley at MIN 39. 25-G.Wesley to MIN 40 for -1 yards (40-J.Kleinsasser).
Biggest single play (-6.64 EPA): Taylen Green — (3:00) 10-T.Green pass intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Russell at MIN -1. 27-B.Russell to MIN 49 for 50 yards (76-J.Tait).
Quarterback report card
Taylen Green led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -0.19 EPA/play · -7.68 total EPA
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 31 dropbacks · 64.5% completion · +0.38 EPA/play · +11.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.079 | +0.189 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.9% | 55.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.187 | +0.382 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.272 | +0.132 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.189 | +0.079 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.8% | 53.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.08 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.19 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -6.40 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, +16.44 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — J. Kleinsasser (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Octavian Smith Jr.
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
- Minnesota Vikings — Octavian Smith Jr.
- Minnesota Vikings — Octavian Smith Jr.
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Elling
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the KC 30 (Q1 10:29) — (10:29) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 10:23) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 17–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the KC 21 (Q2 11:04) — (11:04) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 10:58) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q2 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 40-J.Kleinsasser for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 3:42) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the KC 28 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 8-A.Elling 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q3 11:47) — (11:47) 32-O.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 11:44) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q3 5:20) — (5:20) 31-P.Holmes left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 5:16) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–13. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the MIN 4 (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) 31-P.Holmes left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 10:05) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q4 7:06) — (7:06) 32-O.Smith right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 7:00) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the KC 10 (Q4 6:05) — (6:05) 32-O.Smith left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 6:00) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:29) — (10:29) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 6:05) — (6:05) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison to MIN 14 for 32 yards (29-B.Williams). FUMBLES (29-B.Williams), RECOVERED by MIN-27-B.Russell at MIN 3. Play Challenged by KC and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by KC at
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 4:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-D.Bates ran ob at MIN 23 for 17 yards.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:37) — (12:37) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson to KC 41 for 28 yards (25-G.Wesley).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 11:04) — (11:04) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 3:00) — (3:00) 10-T.Green pass intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Russell at MIN -1. 27-B.Russell to MIN 49 for 50 yards (76-J.Tait).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 7:00) — 8-A.Elling kicks 64 yards from MIN 30 to KC 6. 84-L.Ward to KC 21 for 15 yards (31-R.Jones). FUMBLES (31-R.Jones), RECOVERED by MIN-56-E.Henderson at KC 17. 56-E.Henderson to KC 17 for no gain (66-J.W
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 4:08) — (4:08) 10-T.Green pass to 80-J.Morton pushed ob at MIN 27 for 13 yards (22-K.Irvin).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:39) — (2:39) 10-T.Green pass intended for 80-J.Morton INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Russell at MIN 0. 27-B.Russell to MIN 16 for 16 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 10:29 · KC 30 · Score 0-6
(10:29) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 10:23 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 11:04 · KC 21 · Score 0-13
(11:04) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 10:58 · KC 2 · Score 0-14
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 3:49 · KC 4 · Score 0-20
(3:49) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 40-J.Kleinsasser for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 3:42 · KC 2 · Score 0-21
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · KC 28 · Score 0-24
(:03) 8-A.Elling 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 11:47 · KC 1 · Score 0-30
(11:47) 32-O.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 11:44 · KC 2 · Score 0-31
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 5:20 · MIN 2 · Score 6-31
(5:20) 31-P.Holmes left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 5:16 · MIN 2 · Score 7-31
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 13:37 · MIN 4 · Score 13-31
(13:37) 31-P.Holmes left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 10:08 · MIN 1 · Score 19-31
(10:08) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 10:05 · MIN 2 · Score 20-31
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:06 · KC 11 · Score 20-37
(7:06) 32-O.Smith right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 7:00 · KC 2 · Score 20-38
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 6:05 · KC 10 · Score 20-44
(6:05) 32-O.Smith left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 6:00 · KC 2 · Score 20-45
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Minnesota Vikings on 2003-12-20?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Kansas City Chiefs 45-20 in Week 16, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Minnesota Vikings 17; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 13, Minnesota Vikings 14; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 20, Minnesota Vikings 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 10:29) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 11:04) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Kleinsasser (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 3:49) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — O. Smith (Q3 11:47) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q3 5:20) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q4 13:37) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q4 10:08) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — O. Smith (Q4 7:06) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — O. Smith (Q4 6:05) Minnesota Vikings field goal — A. Elling (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Minnesota Vikings?
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 43.9% completion, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -7.68 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 64.5% completion, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +11.74 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.74 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (-3.84 EPA): (4:33) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 81-N.Burleson INTERCEPTED by 25-G.Wesley at MIN 39. 25-G.Wesley to MIN 40 for -1 yards (40-J.Kleinsasser)..
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 12-2 Now 12-3 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
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