Chiefs 45–13 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2001

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Washington Commanders?

T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.05 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+4.02 EPA): (6:50) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 45–13 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 28–10 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Taylen Green
Top passer: T. Banks
Biggest EPA play: (:17) (Shotgun) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2001-09-30

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Washington Commanders 45–13 on 2001-09-30. Taylen Green posted a game-high +22.05 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 35 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	0	28	7	10	0	45
Washington Commanders	3	7	3	0	0	13

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs

+3KC 12

WAS 24

+1WAS 12

KC 26

+1KC 2

WAS 24

+3KC 10

+3WAS 15

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 6:15FG
BCB. Conway
Points+3
Yard line
KC 12
Score
0-3
(6:15) 5-B.Conway 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 15:00TD
TRT. Richardson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 4
Score
6-3
(15:00) 49-T.Richardson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 9:43XP
TPT. Peterson
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
7-3
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:50TD
PHP. Holmes
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 24
Score
13-3
(6:50) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 4:03XP
TPT. Peterson
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 12
Score
14-3
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 4:03TD
RGR. Gardner
Points+6
Yard line
KC 26
Score
14-9
(4:03) 12-T.Banks pass to 87-R.Gardner for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:39XP
BCB. Conway
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
14-10
5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:24TD
PHP. Holmes
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 7
Score
20-10
(1:24) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:20XP
TPT. Peterson
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
21-10
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:17TD
PHP. Holmes
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 24
Score
27-10
(:17) (Shotgun) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:10XP
TPT. Peterson
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
28-10
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 15:00FG
BCB. Conway
Points+3
Yard line
KC 10
Score
28-13
(15:00) 5-B.Conway 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 10:10TD
TGT. Gonzalez
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
34-13
(10:10) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 4:22XP
TPT. Peterson
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
35-13
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 14:55FG
TPT. Peterson
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
38-13
(14:55) 2-T.Peterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 10:27TD
Cameron Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
44-13
(10:27) 10-T.Green pass to 87-C.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 10:21XP
TPT. Peterson
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
45-13
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Taylen Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +22.05 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
2T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
3P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +9.21 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
4P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
5Cameron Thomas · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.61 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
6M. Ricks · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
7T. Collins · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +2.74 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
8Darius Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 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

Taylen Green — KC · Passing

Taylen Green posted the highest total EPA (+22.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.

Taylen Green's top snap (+4.02 EPA): (6:50) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.76 EPA): P. Holmes — (:17) (Shotgun) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

T. Banks led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

T. Banks (Washington Commanders) · 31 dropbacks · 35.5% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -3.70 total EPA
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 30 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +0.73 EPA/play · +22.05 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.393	+0.000
Offensive success rate	57.3%	40.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.677	-0.100
Rush EPA/play	+0.278	-0.041
Defensive EPA/play	-0.000	-0.393
Defensive success rate	59.2%	42.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.39 vs +0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: +0.39 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: +0.00 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, +34.93 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +0.02 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs — T. Richardson (Q2 15:00)
Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes (Taylen Green pass) (Q2 6:50)
Washington Commanders — R. Gardner (T. Banks pass) (Q2 4:03)
Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes (Q2 1:24)
Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes (Q2 0:17)
Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (Taylen Green pass) (Q3 10:10)
Kansas City Chiefs — Cameron Thomas (Taylen Green pass) (Q4 10:27)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — B. Conway (Q1 6:15)
Washington Commanders — B. Conway (Q3 15:00)
Kansas City Chiefs — T. Peterson (Q4 14:55)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the KC 12 (Q1 6:15) — (6:15) 5-B.Conway 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 28–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 49-T.Richardson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 9:43) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the WAS 24 (Q2 6:50) — (6:50) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the WAS 12 (Q2 4:03) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the KC 26 (Q2 4:03) — (4:03) 12-T.Banks pass to 87-R.Gardner for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 3:39) — 5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q2 1:24) — (1:24) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 1:20) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the WAS 24 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 0:10) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the KC 10 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 5-B.Conway 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q3 10:10) — (10:10) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 4:22) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the WAS 15 (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) 2-T.Peterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q4 10:27) — (10:27) 10-T.Green pass to 87-C.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 10:21) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q2 4:03) — (4:03) 12-T.Banks pass to 87-R.Gardner for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +3.59]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 6:50) — (6:50) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +4.02]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez to WAS 4 for 12 yards (31-D.Terrell). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +1.82]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 31-P.Holmes left end to WAS 38 for 12 yards (21-F.Smoot, 31-D.Terrell). [WPA +7.1% · EPA +1.48]
Washington Commanders (Q2 9:43) — (9:43) 12-T.Banks pass to 83-K.Lockett to WAS 35 for 10 yards (39-R.Crockett). PENALTY on WAS-83-K.Lockett, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at WAS 25 - No Play. [WPA -6.9% · EPA -1.04]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.4% · EPA +5.76]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 6:50) — (6:50) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +4.02]
Washington Commanders (Q2 4:03) — (4:03) 12-T.Banks pass to 87-R.Gardner for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +3.59]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 1:24) — (1:24) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.4% · EPA +3.10]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 6:15 · KC 12 · Score 0-3
(6:15) 5-B.Conway 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · WAS 4 · Score 6-3
(15:00) 49-T.Richardson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 9:43 · WAS 2 · Score 7-3
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 6:50 · WAS 24 · Score 13-3
(6:50) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 4:03 · WAS 12 · Score 14-3
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 4:03 · KC 26 · Score 14-9
(4:03) 12-T.Banks pass to 87-R.Gardner for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 3:39 · KC 2 · Score 14-10
5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 1:24 · WAS 7 · Score 20-10
(1:24) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 1:20 · WAS 2 · Score 21-10
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · WAS 24 · Score 27-10
(:17) (Shotgun) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 0:10 · WAS 2 · Score 28-10
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 15:00 · KC 10 · Score 28-13
(15:00) 5-B.Conway 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 10:10 · WAS 3 · Score 34-13
(10:10) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 4:22 · WAS 2 · Score 35-13
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 14:55 · WAS 15 · Score 38-13
(14:55) 2-T.Peterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 10:27 · WAS 3 · Score 44-13
(10:27) 10-T.Green pass to 87-C.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 10:21 · WAS 2 · Score 45-13
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.

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.
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Washington Commanders on 2001-09-30?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Washington Commanders 45-13 in Week 3, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 28, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 45, Washington Commanders 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Washington Commanders?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Richardson (Q2 15:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (T. Green pass) (Q2 6:50) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Gardner (T. Banks pass) (Q2 4:03) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q2 1:24) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q2 0:17) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q3 10:10) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — C. Thomas (T. Green pass) (Q4 10:27) Washington Commanders field goal — B. Conway (Q1 6:15, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — B. Conway (Q3 15:00, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — T. Peterson (Q4 14:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Washington Commanders?

T. Banks (Washington Commanders), 35.5% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -3.70 total passing EPA. Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 70.0% completion, +0.73 EPA per dropback, +22.05 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Washington Commanders?

Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.05 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+4.02 EPA): (6:50) 10-T.Green pass to 31-P.Holmes for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

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