Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York Jets: 2002 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-10-06, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 29–25 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +11.02 total EPA.

On the individual side, T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.02 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+34.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (:34) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 T. Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +11.02 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
2. 2 S. Moss · New York Jets · Receiving · +7.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
3. 3 C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +7.13 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
4. 4 P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.69 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Hall · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Morton · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +4.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
7. 7 P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.79 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
8. 8 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• New York Jets — C. Martin (Q1 47:47)
• Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes (Q2 31:46)
• New York Jets — A. Becht (C. Pennington pass) (Q2 30:20)
• New York Jets — S. Moss (C. Pennington pass) (Q4 13:37)
• Kansas City Chiefs — D. Hall (T. Green pass) (Q4 10:27)
• Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes (T. Green pass) (Q4 0:34)

Field goals

• Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen (Q1 51:54)
• Kansas City Chiefs — C. Pennington (Q1 50:09)
• Kansas City Chiefs — C. Martin (Q1 50:09)
• Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen (Q2 38:34)
• Kansas City Chiefs — D. Stryzinski (Q2 38:29)
• Kansas City Chiefs — C. Martin (Q2 38:25)
• Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen (Q3 26:15)
• New York Jets — J. Hall (Q4 2:58)

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 9–7. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NYJ 18 (Q1 51:54) — (6:54) 8-M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the KC 56 (Q1 50:09) — (5:09) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss to KC 44 for 12 yards (56-L.Bush).; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the KC 44 (Q1 50:09) — (5:09) 28-C.Martin up the middle to KC 40 for 4 yards (29-J.Belser, 95-D.Ransom).; New York Jets found the end zone from the KC 17 (Q1 47:47) — (2:47) 28-C.Martin right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 47:41) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 15–8. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NYJ 22 (Q2 38:34) — (8:34) 8-M.Andersen 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the KC 30 (Q2 38:29) — 4-D.Stryzinski kicks 39 yards from KC 30 to NYJ 31. 85-J.Dearth to NYJ 40 for 9 yards (43-O.Easy).; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the KC 60 (Q2 38:25); Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NYJ 12 (Q2 31:46) — (1:46) 31-P.Holmes right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q2 30:20) — (:20) 10-C.Pennington pass to 88-A.Becht for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets registered a safety from the KC 2 (Q2 30:07) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-C.Martin rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NYJ 9 (Q3 26:15) — (11:15) 8-M.Andersen 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–10. New York Jets found the end zone from the KC 27 (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Moss' 1st career TD catch.; New York Jets added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 13:31) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NYJ 60 (Q4 10:27) — (10:27) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Hall for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 10:15) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the KC 7 (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) 9-J.Hall 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NYJ 19 (Q4 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 0:27) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +34.5% · EPA +3.67]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:27) — (10:27) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Hall for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.1% · EPA +6.54]
• New York Jets (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Moss' 1st career TD catch. [WPA +23.4% · EPA +4.28]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 55:13) — (10:13) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 22-D.Robinson at NYJ -5. Touchback. Pass intercepted in EZ. [WPA -14.8% · EPA -4.35]
• New York Jets (Q4 0:08) — (:08) 10-C.Pennington pass incomplete to 87-L.Coles (42-S.Harts). [WPA -13.2% · EPA -0.15]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:27) — (10:27) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Hall for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.1% · EPA +6.54]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 55:13) — (10:13) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 22-D.Robinson at NYJ -5. Touchback. Pass intercepted in EZ. [WPA -14.8% · EPA -4.35]
• New York Jets (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Moss' 1st career TD catch. [WPA +23.4% · EPA +4.28]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +34.5% · EPA +3.67]

Quarterback report card

T.Green led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• T.Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +11.02 total EPA
• C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 32 dropbacks · 68.8% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +7.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +20.43 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• New York Jets: 10 drives, +11.78 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.
• T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 51:54 · NYJ 18 · Score 3-0
   (6:54) 8-M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
2. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 50:09 · KC 56 · Score 3-0
   (5:09) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss to KC 44 for 12 yards (56-L.Bush).
3. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 50:09 · KC 44 · Score 3-0
   (5:09) 28-C.Martin up the middle to KC 40 for 4 yards (29-J.Belser, 95-D.Ransom).
4. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 47:47 · KC 17 · Score 3-6
   (2:47) 28-C.Martin right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 47:41 · KC 2 · Score 3-7
   9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
6. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 38:34 · NYJ 22 · Score 6-7
   (8:34) 8-M.Andersen 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
7. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 38:29 · KC 30 · Score 6-7
   4-D.Stryzinski kicks 39 yards from KC 30 to NYJ 31. 85-J.Dearth to NYJ 40 for 9 yards (43-O.Easy).
8. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 38:25 · KC 60 · Score 6-7
   (8:25) 28-C.Martin left end to NYJ 47 for 7 yards (44-E.Warfield). PENALTY on NYJ-88-A.Becht, Illegal Motion, 5 yards, enforced at NYJ 40 - No Play.
9. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 31:46 · NYJ 12 · Score 12-7
   (1:46) 31-P.Holmes right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 30:20 · KC 2 · Score 12-13
    (:20) 10-C.Pennington pass to 88-A.Becht for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q2 30:07 · KC 2 · Score 12-15
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-C.Martin rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
12. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 26:15 · NYJ 9 · Score 15-15
    (11:15) 8-M.Andersen 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
13. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 13:37 · KC 27 · Score 15-21
    (13:37) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Moss' 1st career TD catch.
14. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 13:31 · KC 2 · Score 15-22
    9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
15. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 10:27 · NYJ 60 · Score 21-22
    (10:27) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Hall for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 10:15 · NYJ 2 · Score 22-22
    8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
17. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 2:58 · KC 7 · Score 22-25
    (2:58) 9-J.Hall 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
18. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 0:34 · NYJ 19 · Score 28-25
    (:34) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 0:27 · NYJ 2 · Score 29-25
    8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.