Game story
In Week 9 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-29, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 24–19 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -6.34 total EPA.
On the individual side, E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.93 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: T.Sauerbrun kicks 66 yards from KC 30 to SEA 4. C.Rogers to SEA 28 for 24 yards (G.Wesley). PENALTY on SEA-J.Logan, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at SEA 28.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 E. Grbac · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +11.93 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2 D. Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +10.88 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 3 C. Fauria · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 4 R. Watters · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 5 D. Mayes · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 6 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 7 K. Anders · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 8 S. Alexander · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +0.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
E. Grbac — KC · Passing
E. Grbac posted the highest total EPA (+11.93) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.03 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (1:02) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-S.Springs, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
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 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the KC 32 (Q1 47:28) — (2:28) R.Lindell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the SEA 59 (Q1 46:02); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 45:53) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q2 38:34) — (8:34) J.Kitna pass to C.Fauria for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC, Defensive Offside, declined.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 38:30) — R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the SEA 50 (Q2 36:03) — (6:03) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-W.Williams, Illegal Contact, declined.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 35:54) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the SEA 34 (Q2 32:26) — (2:26) E.Grbac pass to K.Lockett for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 32:20) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 9–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the KC 6 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the KC 14 (Q4 5:59) — (5:59) J.Kitna pass to R.Watters for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the SEA 19 (Q4 0:46) — (:46) T.Peterson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 60:00) — T.Sauerbrun kicks 66 yards from KC 30 to SEA 4. C.Rogers to SEA 28 for 24 yards (G.Wesley). PENALTY on SEA-J.Logan, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at SEA 28.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) J.Kitna pass intended for D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by P.Dennis (J.Browning) at SEA 36. P.Dennis to SEA 36 for no gain (D.Jackson). Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 46:02) — (1:02) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-S.Springs, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 36:03) — (6:03) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-W.Williams, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) T.Sauerbrun punts 23 yards to SEA 13, Center-K.Gammon, fair catch by C.Rogers.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 46:02) — (1:02) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-S.Springs, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 36:03) — (6:03) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-W.Williams, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 17:06) — (2:06) S.Alexander right tackle pushed ob at KC 6 for 50 yards (G.Wesley).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:51) — (:51) J.Kitna pass intended for S.Dawkins INTERCEPTED by J.Hasty at KC 0. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
J.Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -6.34 total EPA
- E.Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +11.93 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.036 | -0.041 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.4% | 43.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.314 | -0.138 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.278 | -0.030 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.041 | -0.036 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.1% | 58.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, +3.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 14 drives, -3.97 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.
- E. Grbac (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.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 47:28 · KC 32 · Score 0-3
(2:28) R.Lindell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 46:02 · SEA 59 · Score 6-3
(1:02) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-S.Springs, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 45:53 · SEA 2 · Score 7-3
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 38:34 · KC 2 · Score 7-9
(8:34) J.Kitna pass to C.Fauria for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC, Defensive Offside, declined. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 38:30 · KC 2 · Score 7-10
R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 36:03 · SEA 50 · Score 13-10
(6:03) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-W.Williams, Illegal Contact, declined. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 35:54 · SEA 2 · Score 14-10
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 32:26 · SEA 34 · Score 20-10
(2:26) E.Grbac pass to K.Lockett for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 32:20 · SEA 2 · Score 21-10
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · KC 6 · Score 21-13
(15:00) R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 5:59 · KC 14 · Score 21-19
(5:59) J.Kitna pass to R.Watters for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:46 · SEA 19 · Score 24-19
(:46) T.Peterson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Seattle Seahawks 24-19 in Week 9, 2000 on 2000-10-29.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 24, Seattle Seahawks 19 (KC 24-19 SEA) in Week 9, 2000 on 2000-10-29.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Seattle Seahawks 9; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 24, Seattle Seahawks 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Seattle Seahawks?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 46:02) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 38:34) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 36:03) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 32:26) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:59) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q1 47:28, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Seattle Seahawks?
J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks), 56.5% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -6.34 total passing EPA. E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs), 57.9% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +11.93 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Seattle Seahawks?
E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +11.93 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.03 EPA): (1:02) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-S.Springs, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.2%.
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 24-19 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 2-6 Now 2-7 L
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