Chiefs 31–13 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2021

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

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 56.1% completion, +5.1% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +15.96 total passing EPA. T. Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 60.0% completion, -6.8% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.19 total passing EPA.

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

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.96 total EPA on Passing plays. across 57 snaps. Their top snap (-5.24 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 10-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at WAS 6. 29-K.Fuller to WAS 6 for no gain (10-T.Hill)..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 31–13 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 10–13 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Patrick Mahomes
Top passer: Patrick Mahomes
Biggest EPA play: (15:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 10-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 29-K…
Game date: 2021-10-17

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Washington Commanders 31–13 on 2021-10-17, overcoming Washington Commanders's 13–10 halftime lead. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +15.96 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	7	3	7	14	0	31
Washington Commanders	3	10	0	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 32

+3WAS 34

+3KC 24

KC 39

+1KC 15

WAS 24

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 9:13TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
6-0
(9:13) (Shotgun) 31-Da.Williams left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 9:09XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
7-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 3:35FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
KC 32
Score
7-3
(3:35) 3-D.Hopkins 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 12:38FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 34
Score
10-3
(12:38) 7-H.Butker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 8:12FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
KC 24
Score
10-6
(8:12) 3-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:27TD
Ricky Seals-Jones
Points+6
Yard line
KC 39
Score
10-12
(1:27) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep left to 83-R.Seals-Jones for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:18XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
10-13
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 4:12TD
Trysten Hill
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
16-13
(4:12) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 4:07XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
17-13
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 14:08TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
23-13
(14:08) 31-Da.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 14:02XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
24-13
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. PENALTY on WAS-25-B.St-Juste, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:19TD
Dominique Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 24
Score
30-13
(3:19) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 11-D.Robinson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-23-W.Jackson, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:14XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
31-13
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +15.96 total EPA · 57 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
2Dominique Robinson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
3Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
4Ricky Seals-Jones · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
5Mecole Hardman Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
6Byron Pringle · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
7Jody Fortson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play
8Trysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.15 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

Patrick Mahomes — KC · Passing

Patrick Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+15.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 57 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.

Patrick Mahomes's top snap (-5.24 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 10-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at WAS 6. 29-K.Fuller to WAS 6 for no gain (10-T.Hill).

Quarterback report card

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

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 57 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +5.1% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +15.96 total EPA
Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -6.8% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.19 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.096	-0.179
Offensive success rate	49.0%	40.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.280	-0.155
Rush EPA/play	-0.240	-0.213
Defensive EPA/play	+0.179	-0.096
Defensive success rate	59.5%	51.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: +0.10 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, +9.18 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -13.24 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 — unlisted player (Q1 9:13)
Washington Commanders — Ricky Seals-Jones (Taylor Heinicke pass) (Q2 1:27)
Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q3 4:12)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 14:08)
Kansas City Chiefs — Dominique Robinson (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q4 3:19)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q1 3:35)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 12:38)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 8:12)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q1 9:13) — (9:13) (Shotgun) 31-Da.Williams left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 9:09) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the KC 32 (Q1 3:35) — (3:35) 3-D.Hopkins 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the WAS 34 (Q2 12:38) — (12:38) 7-H.Butker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the KC 24 (Q2 8:12) — (8:12) 3-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the KC 39 (Q2 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep left to 83-R.Seals-Jones for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 1:18) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q3 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 4:07) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q4 14:08) — (14:08) 31-Da.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 14:02); Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the WAS 24 (Q4 3:19); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 3:14) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:31) — (:31) 75-M.Remmers reported in as eligible. 15-P.Mahomes to WAS 22 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at WAS 23. 15-P.Mahomes pass intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 20-B.McCain [47-K.Hudson] at [WPA -17.4% · EPA -3.93]
Washington Commanders (Q2 5:10) — (5:10) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson right tackle to WAS 34 for 1 yard (51-M.Danna). FUMBLES (51-M.Danna), RECOVERED by KC-38-L.Sneed at WAS 34. 38-L.Sneed to WAS 34 for no gain (24-A.Gibson). [WPA -16.0% · EPA -5.04]
Washington Commanders (Q2 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep left to 83-R.Seals-Jones for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +4.01]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 4:57) — (4:57) 17-M.Hardman right end to WAS 38 for 6 yards (55-C.Holcomb). FUMBLES (55-C.Holcomb), touched at WAS 36, RECOVERED by WAS-31-K.Curl at WAS 33. [WPA -12.8% · EPA -3.43]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 10-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at WAS 6. 29-K.Fuller to WAS 6 for no gain (10-T.Hill). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -5.24]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 10-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at WAS 6. 29-K.Fuller to WAS 6 for no gain (10-T.Hill). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -5.24]
Washington Commanders (Q2 5:10) — (5:10) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson right tackle to WAS 34 for 1 yard (51-M.Danna). FUMBLES (51-M.Danna), RECOVERED by KC-38-L.Sneed at WAS 34. 38-L.Sneed to WAS 34 for no gain (24-A.Gibson). [WPA -16.0% · EPA -5.04]
Washington Commanders (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right intended for 41-J.McKissic INTERCEPTED by 98-T.Wharton at WAS 24. 98-T.Wharton to WAS 24 for no gain (78-C.Lucas). [WPA -0.1% · EPA -4.80]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 17-M.Hardman pushed ob at WAS 20 for 49 yards (20-B.McCain). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +4.21]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 9:13 · WAS 2 · Score 6-0
(9:13) (Shotgun) 31-Da.Williams left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 9:09 · WAS 15 · Score 7-0
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 3:35 · KC 32 · Score 7-3
(3:35) 3-D.Hopkins 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 12:38 · WAS 34 · Score 10-3
(12:38) 7-H.Butker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 8:12 · KC 24 · Score 10-6
(8:12) 3-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 1:27 · KC 39 · Score 10-12
(1:27) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep left to 83-R.Seals-Jones for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 1:18 · KC 15 · Score 10-13
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 4:12 · WAS 2 · Score 16-13
(4:12) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 4:07 · WAS 15 · Score 17-13
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 14:08 · WAS 3 · Score 23-13
(14:08) 31-Da.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 14:02 · WAS 15 · Score 24-13
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. PENALTY on WAS-25-B.St-Juste, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 3:19 · WAS 24 · Score 30-13
(3:19) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 11-D.Robinson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-23-W.Jackson, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 3:14 · WAS 15 · Score 31-13
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.

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.
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Taylor Heinicke (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Washington Commanders on 2021-10-17?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Washington Commanders 31-13 in Week 6, 2021.

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

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Washington Commanders 10; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 31, Washington Commanders 13.

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

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 9:13) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Seals-Jones (T. Heinicke pass) (Q2 1:27) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass) (Q3 4:12) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 14:08) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Robinson (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 3:19) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 3:35, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 12:38, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 8:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 56.1% completion, +5.1% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +15.96 total passing EPA. Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 60.0% completion, -6.8% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.19 total passing EPA.

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

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.96 total EPA on Passing plays. across 57 snaps. Their top snap (-5.24 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 10-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at WAS 6. 29-K.Fuller to WAS 6 for no gain (10-T.Hill)..

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

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