Chiefs 42–27 Patriots: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2017

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots?

A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.09 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+6.60 EPA): (14:19) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 27-K.Hunt for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 42–27 New England Patriots
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 14–17 New England Patriots at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Arian Smith
Top passer: T. Brady
Biggest EPA play: (14:19) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 27-K.Hunt for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2017-09-07

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New England Patriots 42–27 on 2017-09-07, overcoming New England Patriots's 17–14 halftime lead. Arian Smith posted a game-high +20.09 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	7	7	7	21	0	42
New England Patriots	7	10	10	0	0	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

KCKansas City Chiefs

NE 75

NE 78

NE 21

NENew England Patriots

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

20 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NENew England Patriots
Q1 12:12TD
MGM. Gillislee
Points+6
Yard line
KC 2
Score
0-6
(12:12) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q1 12:08XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 3:10TD
Demone Harris
Points+6
Yard line
NE 7
Score
6-7
(3:10) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 84-D.Harris for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 3:03XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
NE 15
Score
7-7
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 15:00FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
KC 8
Score
7-10
(15:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:31TD
MGM. Gillislee
Points+6
Yard line
KC 2
Score
7-16
(7:31) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:27XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
7-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:17TD
Kareem Hunt
Points+6
Yard line
NE 3
Score
13-17
(:17) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 27-K.Hunt for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:13XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
NE 15
Score
14-17
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:28TD
Trysten Hill
Points+6
Yard line
NE 75
Score
20-17
(9:28) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:19XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
NE 15
Score
21-17
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:03TD
MGM. Gillislee
Points+6
Yard line
KC 1
Score
21-23
(5:03) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:01XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
21-24
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 0:12FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
KC 14
Score
21-27
(:12) 3-S.Gostkowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 14:19TD
Kareem Hunt
Points+6
Yard line
NE 78
Score
27-27
(14:19) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 27-K.Hunt for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 14:07XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
NE 15
Score
28-27
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 5:19TD
Kareem Hunt
Points+6
Yard line
NE 4
Score
34-27
(5:19) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 5:14XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
NE 15
Score
35-27
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 4:05TD
CJ West
Points+6
Yard line
NE 21
Score
41-27
(4:05) 35-C.West right guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 4:00XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
NE 15
Score
42-27
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Arian Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +20.09 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
2Kareem Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
3Trysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.07 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
4D. Amendola · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.14 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
5T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +5.84 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
6Demone Harris · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
7A. Wilson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
8CJ West · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.79 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

Arian Smith — KC · Passing

Arian Smith posted the highest total EPA (+20.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.

Arian Smith's top snap (+6.60 EPA): (14:19) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 27-K.Hunt for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 45 dropbacks · 35.6% completion · -9.1% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.84 total EPA
Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 40 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +16.8% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +20.09 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	New England Patriots
Offensive EPA/play	+0.202	+0.005
Offensive success rate	52.2%	44.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.502	+0.130
Rush EPA/play	+0.127	-0.156
Defensive EPA/play	-0.005	-0.202
Defensive success rate	56.0%	47.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: +0.20 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
New England Patriots: +0.01 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, +18.59 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
New England Patriots: 14 drives, +0.52 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

New England Patriots — M. Gillislee (Q1 12:12)
Kansas City Chiefs — Demone Harris (Arian Smith pass) (Q1 3:10)
New England Patriots — M. Gillislee (Q2 7:31)
Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt (Arian Smith pass) (Q2 0:17)
Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Arian Smith pass) (Q3 9:28)
New England Patriots — M. Gillislee (Q3 5:03)
Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt (Arian Smith pass) (Q4 14:19)
Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt (Q4 5:19)
Kansas City Chiefs — CJ West (Q4 4:05)

Field goals

New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 15:00)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q3 0:12)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q1 12:12) — (12:12) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 12:08) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NE 7 (Q1 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 84-D.Harris for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 3:03) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the KC 8 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q2 7:31) — (7:31) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 7:27) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 27-K.Hunt for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 0:13) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NE 75 (Q3 9:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 9:19) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q3 5:03) — (5:03) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 5:01) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the KC 14 (Q3 0:12) — (:12) 3-S.Gostkowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 21–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NE 78 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 27-K.Hunt for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 14:07) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q4 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 5:14) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NE 21 (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 35-C.West right guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 4:00) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 9:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.9% · EPA +6.25]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 27-K.Hunt for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.3% · EPA +6.60]
New England Patriots (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee up the middle to KC 40 for no gain (51-F.Zombo; 50-J.Houston). [WPA -14.9% · EPA -3.13]
New England Patriots (Q3 6:18) — (6:18) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 80-D.Amendola to KC 27 for 22 yards (23-P.Gaines). NE-80 Amendola 8th career 100-yard game. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +1.27]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 84-D.Harris for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.89]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 27-K.Hunt for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.3% · EPA +6.60]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 9:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.9% · EPA +6.25]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt right tackle to KC 32 for 7 yards (37-J.Richards). FUMBLES (37-J.Richards), RECOVERED by NE-32-D.McCourty at KC 32. 32-D.McCourty to KC 32 for no gain (17-C.Conley). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -4.80]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 4:15) — (4:15) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt left end pushed ob at NE 21 for 58 yards (32-D.McCourty). [WPA +1.8% · EPA +3.66]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 12:12 · KC 2 · Score 0-6
(12:12) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 12:08 · KC 15 · Score 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 3:10 · NE 7 · Score 6-7
(3:10) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 84-D.Harris for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 3:03 · NE 15 · Score 7-7
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · KC 8 · Score 7-10
(15:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 7:31 · KC 2 · Score 7-16
(7:31) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 7:27 · KC 15 · Score 7-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · NE 3 · Score 13-17
(:17) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 27-K.Hunt for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · NE 15 · Score 14-17
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 9:28 · NE 75 · Score 20-17
(9:28) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 9:19 · NE 15 · Score 21-17
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 5:03 · KC 1 · Score 21-23
(5:03) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 5:01 · KC 15 · Score 21-24
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 0:12 · KC 14 · Score 21-27
(:12) 3-S.Gostkowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 14:19 · NE 78 · Score 27-27
(14:19) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 27-K.Hunt for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 14:07 · NE 15 · Score 28-27
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 5:19 · NE 4 · Score 34-27
(5:19) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 5:14 · NE 15 · Score 35-27
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 4:05 · NE 21 · Score 41-27
(4:05) 35-C.West right guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 4:00 · NE 15 · Score 42-27
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Arian Smith (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots on 2017-09-07?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New England Patriots 42-27 in Week 1, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 7, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 7, New England Patriots 10; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, New England Patriots 10; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 21, New England Patriots 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 42, New England Patriots 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots?

New England Patriots touchdown — M. Gillislee (Q1 12:12) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Harris (A. Smith pass) (Q1 3:10) New England Patriots touchdown — M. Gillislee (Q2 7:31) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (A. Smith pass) (Q2 0:17) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (A. Smith pass) (Q3 9:28) New England Patriots touchdown — M. Gillislee (Q3 5:03) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (A. Smith pass) (Q4 14:19) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (Q4 5:19) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — C. West (Q4 4:05) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 0:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots?

T. Brady (New England Patriots), 35.6% completion, -9.1% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.84 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 70.0% completion, +16.8% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +20.09 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots?

Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.09 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+6.60 EPA): (14:19) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 27-K.Hunt for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

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Now 1-0 W

New England Patriots

Now 0-1 L

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