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NFL · Week 8 · October 26, 2014 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2014 Week 8 Recap

Chiefs defeat Rams 34–7 in Week 8

Arian Smith led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 7–34 Week 8 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 7 2–5
Final 7–34
Kansas City Chiefs 34 4–3 Winner
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
7–34
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 7–10 Kansas City Chiefs
Top passer
Arian Smith
FantasyHQ MVP
Arian Smith
Game date
October 26, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • B.Cunningham 4 CAR · 27 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Bailey 2 REC · 33 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Z.Stacy 3 REC · 20 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • Arian Smith
    Arian Smith 25/36 · 239 YDS +13.8 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Bowe 6 REC · 64 YDS +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Travis Kelce
    Travis Kelce 4 REC · 45 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 34–7 LA
Halftime
LA 7–10 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Arian Smith
Top passer
Arian Smith
Biggest EPA play
(7:56) (Shotgun) 25-J.Charles right guard to KC 18 for -2 yards (99-A.Donald). FUMBLES (99…
Game date
2014-10-26

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the LA 34–7 on 2014-10-26. Arian Smith posted a game-high +13.82 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA700007
Kansas City Chiefs0101014034

Scoring Map

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

LALA
KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 12:02TD
    LKL. Kendricks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 1
    Score
    6-0

    (12:02) 9-A.Davis pass short middle to 88-L.Kendricks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [50-J.Houston].

  2. LALA
    Q1 11:56XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    7-0

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  3. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 12:04TD
    JCJ. Charles

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    7-6

    (12:04) 25-J.Charles left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 12:00XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-7

    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  5. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 0:07FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 35
    Score
    7-10

    (:07) 5-C.Santos 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  6. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 15:00TD
    Khalil Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 35
    Score
    7-16

    4-G.Zuerlein kicks 64 yards from LA 35 to KC 1. 34-K.Davis for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 14:48XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-17

    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 8:48FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 10
    Score
    7-20

    (8:48) 5-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  9. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 14:27TD
    JCJ. Charles

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 36
    Score
    7-26

    (14:27) 25-J.Charles up the middle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 14:18XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-27

    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  11. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 6:32TD
    Khalil Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 3
    Score
    7-33

    (6:32) 34-K.Davis up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 6:28XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-34

    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Arian SmithArian Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +13.82 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  3. 3Travis KelceTravis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Sherman · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Cunningham · LA · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Cunningham · LA · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
  7. 7S. Bailey · LA · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  8. 8Demone HarrisDemone Harris · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Arian Smith

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Arian Smith — KC · Passing

Arian Smith posted the highest total EPA (+13.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

Arian Smith's top snap (+3.81 EPA): (11:47) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith scrambles left end to KC 37 for 15 yards (20-L.Joyner). PENALTY on LA-33-E.Gaines, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at KC 37.

Biggest single play (-6.26 EPA): J. Charles — (7:56) (Shotgun) 25-J.Charles right guard to KC 18 for -2 yards (99-A.Donald). FUMBLES (99-A.Donald), RECOVERED by LA-95-W.Hayes at KC 14. 95-W.Hayes to KC 8 for 6 yards (61-R.Hudson).

Quarterback report card

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

  • Arian SmithArian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 36 dropbacks · 69.4% completion · +9.8% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +13.82 total EPA
  • Ashtyn DavisAshtyn Davis (LA) · 34 dropbacks · 44.1% completion · +3.8% CPOE · -0.33 EPA/play · -11.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLAKansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play-0.212+0.157
Offensive success rate39.7%46.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.330+0.384
Rush EPA/play-0.083-0.178
Defensive EPA/play-0.157+0.212
Defensive success rate53.6%60.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: -0.21 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.16 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, +13.16 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • LA: 12 drives, -14.42 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — L. Kendricks (Ashtyn Davis pass) (Q1 12:02)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles (Q2 12:04)
  • Khalil DavisKansas City Chiefs — Khalil Davis (Q3 15:00)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles (Q4 14:27)
  • Khalil DavisKansas City Chiefs — Khalil Davis (Q4 6:32)

Field goals

  • Cairo SantosKansas City Chiefs — Cairo Santos (Q2 0:07)
  • Cairo SantosKansas City Chiefs — Cairo Santos (Q3 8:48)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q1 12:02) — (12:02) 9-A.Davis pass short middle to 88-L.Kendricks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [50-J.Houston].; LA added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 11:56) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 12:04) — (12:04) 25-J.Charles left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 12:00) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LA 35 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 5-C.Santos 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 35 (Q3 15:00) — 4-G.Zuerlein kicks 64 yards from LA 35 to KC 1. 34-K.Davis for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 14:48) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LA 10 (Q3 8:48) — (8:48) 5-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 36 (Q4 14:27) — (14:27) 25-J.Charles up the middle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 14:18) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) 34-K.Davis up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 6:28) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 25-J.Charles right guard to KC 18 for -2 yards (99-A.Donald). FUMBLES (99-A.Donald), RECOVERED by LA-95-W.Hayes at KC 14. 95-W.Hayes to KC 8 for 6 yards (61-R.Hudson). [WPA -20.9% · EPA -6.26]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 15:00) — 4-G.Zuerlein kicks 64 yards from LA 35 to KC 1. 34-K.Davis for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.3% · EPA +6.02]
  • LA (Q1 14:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 9-A.Davis pass deep left to 81-K.Britt to KC 13 for 43 yards (38-R.Parker). [WPA +13.1% · EPA +3.33]
  • LA (Q2 6:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) 9-A.Davis sacked at KC 20 for -14 yards (38-R.Parker). [WPA -11.5% · EPA -1.47]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 82-D.Bowe to LA 35 for 14 yards (20-L.Joyner). Penalty on LA-20-L.Joyner, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +1.48]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 25-J.Charles right guard to KC 18 for -2 yards (99-A.Donald). FUMBLES (99-A.Donald), RECOVERED by LA-95-W.Hayes at KC 14. 95-W.Hayes to KC 8 for 6 yards (61-R.Hudson). [WPA -20.9% · EPA -6.26]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 15:00) — 4-G.Zuerlein kicks 64 yards from LA 35 to KC 1. 34-K.Davis for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.3% · EPA +6.02]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 11:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith scrambles left end to KC 37 for 15 yards (20-L.Joyner). PENALTY on LA-33-E.Gaines, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at KC 37. [WPA +5.9% · EPA +3.81]
  • LA (Q2 5:37) — (5:37) 4-G.Zuerlein 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. [WPA -8.6% · EPA -3.57]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA TD (+6) — Q1 12:02 · KC 1 · Score 6-0
    (12:02) 9-A.Davis pass short middle to 88-L.Kendricks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [50-J.Houston].
  2. LA XP (+1) — Q1 11:56 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  3. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 12:04 · LA 1 · Score 7-6
    (12:04) 25-J.Charles left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 12:00 · LA 2 · Score 7-7
    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  5. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · LA 35 · Score 7-10
    (:07) 5-C.Santos 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  6. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · LA 35 · Score 7-16
    4-G.Zuerlein kicks 64 yards from LA 35 to KC 1. 34-K.Davis for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 14:48 · LA 2 · Score 7-17
    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  8. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 8:48 · LA 10 · Score 7-20
    (8:48) 5-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  9. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 14:27 · LA 36 · Score 7-26
    (14:27) 25-J.Charles up the middle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 14:18 · LA 2 · Score 7-27
    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  11. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 6:32 · LA 3 · Score 7-33
    (6:32) 34-K.Davis up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 6:28 · LA 2 · Score 7-34
    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

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.
  • Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Arian Smith (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Ashtyn Davis (LA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2014-10-26?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the LA 34-7 in Week 8, 2014.

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

Q1: LA 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q2: LA 0, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q3: LA 0, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q4: LA 0, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Final: LA 7, Kansas City Chiefs 34.

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

LA touchdown — L. Kendricks (A. Davis pass) (Q1 12:02) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (Q2 12:04) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Davis (Q3 15:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (Q4 14:27) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Davis (Q4 6:32) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q3 8:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 69.4% completion, +9.8% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +13.82 total passing EPA. Ashtyn Davis (LA), 44.1% completion, +3.8% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -11.23 total passing EPA.

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

Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+3.81 EPA): (11:47) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith scrambles left end to KC 37 for 15 yards (20-L.Joyner). PENALTY on LA-33-E.Gaines, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at KC 37..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

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