Game story
In Week 10 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-11-14, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 17–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with -8.72 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.66 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: S.Bentley kicks 63 yards from KC 30 to TB 7. Y.Murphy to TB 26 for 19 yards (T.Richardson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Dilfer · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +14.66 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 2 J. Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +11.85 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 3 D. Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 4 J. Horn · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 5 K. Lockett · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 6 P. Hape · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 7 M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 8 T. Richardson · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Dilfer — TB · Passing
T. Dilfer posted the highest total EPA (+14.66) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.57 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (11:59) E.Grbac pass to J.Horn for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Post pattern deep.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — 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 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the TB 3 (Q1 58:58) — (13:58) P.Stoyanovich 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the KC 35 (Q2 39:41) — (9:41) T.Dilfer pass middle to D.Moore for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 38:49) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the KC 7 (Q2 30:32) — (:32) M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the KC 52 (Q3 19:55) — (4:55) T.Dilfer pass right to J.Green for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Deep down the right side, fly pattern.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 17:38) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the TB 50 (Q4 11:59) — (11:59) E.Grbac pass to J.Horn for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Post pattern deep.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 10:40) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 60:00) — S.Bentley kicks 63 yards from KC 30 to TB 7. Y.Murphy to TB 26 for 19 yards (T.Richardson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) M.Alstott up the middle to TB 49 for 14 yards (R.Tongue). FUMBLES (R.Tongue), RECOVERED by KC-J.Woods at TB 49. J.Woods to TB 30 for 19 yards (D.Moore).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 53:59) — (8:59) E.Grbac sacked at KC 21 for -9 yards (W.Sapp). FUMBLES (W.Sapp), RECOVERED by TB-W.Sapp at KC 21. W.Sapp to KC 21 for no gain (T.Grunhard). Play Challenged by KC and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 06:5
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:28) — (:28) E.Grbac pass intended for T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by H.Nickerson at TB 0. Touchback.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 37:06) — (7:06) T.Dilfer FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 37, RECOVERED by KC-E.Hicks at TB 33.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 11:59) — (11:59) E.Grbac pass to J.Horn for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Post pattern deep.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 19:55) — (4:55) T.Dilfer pass right to J.Green for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Deep down the right side, fly pattern.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) M.Alstott up the middle to TB 49 for 14 yards (R.Tongue). FUMBLES (R.Tongue), RECOVERED by KC-J.Woods at TB 49. J.Woods to TB 30 for 19 yards (D.Moore).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 53:59) — (8:59) E.Grbac sacked at KC 21 for -9 yards (W.Sapp). FUMBLES (W.Sapp), RECOVERED by TB-W.Sapp at KC 21. W.Sapp to KC 21 for no gain (T.Grunhard). Play Challenged by KC and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 06:5
Quarterback report card
E.Grbac led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E.Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · -0.21 EPA/play · -8.72 total EPA
- T.Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +0.54 EPA/play · +14.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.224 | -0.167 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.0% | 44.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.213 | +0.512 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.394 | -0.823 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.167 | +0.224 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.3% | 64.0% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.17 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 16 drives, -19.29 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 16 drives, -14.15 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 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. Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) 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.
- Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 58:58 · TB 3 · Score 3-0
(13:58) P.Stoyanovich 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 39:41 · KC 35 · Score 3-6
(9:41) T.Dilfer pass middle to D.Moore for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 38:49 · KC 2 · Score 3-7
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:32 · KC 7 · Score 3-10
(:32) M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 19:55 · KC 52 · Score 3-16
(4:55) T.Dilfer pass right to J.Green for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Deep down the right side, fly pattern. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 17:38 · KC 2 · Score 3-17
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 11:59 · TB 50 · Score 9-17
(11:59) E.Grbac pass to J.Horn for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Post pattern deep. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 10:40 · TB 2 · Score 10-17
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 17-10 in Week 10, 1999 on 1999-11-14.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17 (KC 10-17 TB) in Week 10, 1999 on 1999-11-14.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 39:41) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 19:55) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 11:59) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q1 58:58, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs), 56.1% completion, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -8.72 total passing EPA. T. Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 63.0% completion, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +14.66 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
T. Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +14.66 on passing plays. across 27 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.57 EPA): (11:59) E.Grbac pass to J.Horn for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Post pattern deep.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.6%.
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 17-10 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W
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