Game story
In Week 6 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-10-18, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 16–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +2.94 total EPA, and -5.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, S. Diggs (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.81 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (4:38) (Shotgun) 35-C.West up the middle to MIN 42 for 1 yard (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter), RECOVERED by MIN-96-B.Robison at MIN 38. 96-B.Robison to MIN 38 for no gain (61-M.Morse). PENALTY on
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +10.81 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 2 T. Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.53 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 3 J. Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 4 T. Bridgewater · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +4.30 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 5 A. Wilson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 6 A. Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +2.94 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 7 J. Maclin · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 8 J. O'Shaughnessy · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Diggs — MIN · Receiving
S. Diggs posted the highest total EPA (+10.81) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.20 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.24 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (8:55) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 12-A.Wilson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (T. Bridgewater pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — A. Wilson (A. Smith pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- Kansas City Chiefs — C. Santos
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the KC 6 (Q1 50:44) — (5:44) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q2 34:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 82-K.Rudolph for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 34:43) — (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the KC 27 (Q3 23:55) — (8:55) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the MIN 29 (Q4 13:15) — (13:15) (Field Goal formation) 5-C.Santos 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the MIN 42 (Q4 8:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 12-A.Wilson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 8:46) — (Kick formation) 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the KC 27 (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) (Shotgun) 35-C.West up the middle to MIN 42 for 1 yard (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter), RECOVERED by MIN-96-B.Robison at MIN 38. 96-B.Robison to MIN 38 for no gain (61-M.Morse). PENALTY on
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 57:54) — (12:54) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left to 17-J.Wright to KC 9 for 52 yards (39-H.Abdullah).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 8:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 12-A.Wilson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 7:31) — (7:31) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle to 14-S.Diggs to MIN 45 for 30 yards (29-E.Berry).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 54:04) — (9:04) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 14-S.Diggs ran ob at KC 23 for 31 yards.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 8:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 12-A.Wilson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) (Shotgun) 35-C.West up the middle to MIN 42 for 1 yard (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter), RECOVERED by MIN-96-B.Robison at MIN 38. 96-B.Robison to MIN 38 for no gain (61-M.Morse). PENALTY on
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:18) — (11:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right intended for 11-M.Wallace INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at KC 23. 22-M.Peters to KC 23 for no gain (11-M.Wallace). Penalty on MIN-75-M.Kalil,
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 57:54) — (12:54) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left to 17-J.Wright to KC 9 for 52 yards (39-H.Abdullah).
Quarterback report card
A.Smith led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 46 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · -5.1% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.94 total EPA
- T.Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -5.3% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.119 | -0.043 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 34.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.064 | +0.123 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.740 | -0.200 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.043 | +0.119 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.5% | 56.6% |
By the numbers
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -9.02 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -3.59 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings 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.
- S. Diggs (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Smith (KC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- T. Bridgewater (MIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 50:44 · KC 6 · Score 0-3
(5:44) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 34:46 · KC 4 · Score 0-9
(4:46) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 82-K.Rudolph for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 34:43 · KC 15 · Score 0-10
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 23:55 · KC 27 · Score 0-13
(8:55) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 13:15 · MIN 29 · Score 3-13
(13:15) (Field Goal formation) 5-C.Santos 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 8:55 · MIN 42 · Score 9-13
(8:55) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 12-A.Wilson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 8:46 · MIN 15 · Score 10-13
(Kick formation) 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 4:51 · KC 27 · Score 10-16
(4:51) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Minnesota Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Kansas City Chiefs 16-10 in Week 6, 2015 on 2015-10-18.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Minnesota Vikings?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 10, Minnesota Vikings 16 (KC 10-16 MIN) in Week 6, 2015 on 2015-10-18.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Minnesota Vikings 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q2 34:46) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — A. Wilson (A. Smith pass) (Q4 8:55) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 50:44, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 23:55, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q4 13:15, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 4:51, 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?
A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 47.8% completion, -5.1% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.94 total passing EPA. T. Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings), 48.6% completion, -5.3% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.30 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Minnesota Vikings?
S. Diggs (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +10.81 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.24 EPA): (8:55) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 12-A.Wilson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.0%.
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Minnesota Vikings won 16-10 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
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