Game story
In Week 8 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-31, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 34–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -10.54 total EPA.
On the individual side, E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.41 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (10:11) E.Kramer sacked at SD 7 for -20 yards (R.Tongue). FUMBLES (R.Tongue), RECOVERED by KC-R.Tongue at SD 7. R.Tongue for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SD and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:50.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 10 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 E. Grbac · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +13.41 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 2 D. Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +10.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +5.16 EPA/play
- 3 F. Jones · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 4 J. Horn · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 5 K. Lockett · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 6 M. Ricks · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play
- 7 K. Bynum · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 8 T. Fletcher · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.18 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 (+13.41) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.34 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (4:51) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — 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 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 26 (Q1 56:41) — (11:41) P.Stoyanovich 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 73 (Q1 55:11); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 52:50) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) P.Stoyanovich 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q2 36:54) — (6:54) E.Grbac pass to J.Horn for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 32:35) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 81 (Q3 19:51) — (4:51) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 18:27) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q3 18:09) — (3:09) D.Bennett up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 17:58) — 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 55:11) — (10:11) E.Kramer sacked at SD 7 for -20 yards (R.Tongue). FUMBLES (R.Tongue), RECOVERED by KC-R.Tongue at SD 7. R.Tongue for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SD and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:50.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 58:15) — (13:15) E.Kramer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Dishman at SD 24. C.Dishman to SD 17 for 7 yards (F.McCrary).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) P.Stoyanovich 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 55:11) — (10:11) E.Kramer pass incomplete. PENALTY on SD, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at SD 32 - No Play.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 56:41) — (11:41) P.Stoyanovich 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 19:51) — (4:51) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 55:11) — (10:11) E.Kramer sacked at SD 7 for -20 yards (R.Tongue). FUMBLES (R.Tongue), RECOVERED by KC-R.Tongue at SD 7. R.Tongue for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SD and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:50.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 18:27) — (3:27) J.Harbaugh pass INTERCEPTED by D.Thomas (J.Hasty) at SD 27. D.Thomas to SD 7 for 20 yards (K.Jacox).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 58:15) — (13:15) E.Kramer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Dishman at SD 24. C.Dishman to SD 17 for 7 yards (F.McCrary).
Quarterback report card
J.Harbaugh led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -10.54 total EPA
- E.Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 16 dropbacks · 68.8% completion · +0.84 EPA/play · +13.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.289 | +0.063 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.6% | 35.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.427 | +0.838 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.457 | -0.264 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.063 | +0.289 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.6% | 67.4% |
By the numbers
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, +4.96 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -25.73 total EPA, 0 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.
- 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.
- Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 56:41 · LAC 26 · Score 0-3
(11:41) P.Stoyanovich 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 55:11 · KC 73 · Score 0-9
(10:11) E.Kramer sacked at SD 7 for -20 yards (R.Tongue). FUMBLES (R.Tongue), RECOVERED by KC-R.Tongue at SD 7. R.Tongue for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 52:50 · LAC 2 · Score 0-10
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · LAC 22 · Score 0-13
(15:00) P.Stoyanovich 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 36:54 · LAC 9 · Score 0-19
(6:54) E.Grbac pass to J.Horn for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 32:35 · LAC 2 · Score 0-20
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 19:51 · LAC 81 · Score 0-26
(4:51) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 18:27 · LAC 2 · Score 0-27
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 18:09 · LAC 7 · Score 0-33
(3:09) D.Bennett up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 17:58 · LAC 2 · Score 0-34
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 34-0 in Week 8, 1999 on 1999-10-31.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 34 (LAC 0-34 KC) in Week 8, 1999 on 1999-10-31.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 55:11) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 36:54) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 19:51) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 18:09) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q1 56:41, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers), 43.9% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -10.54 total passing EPA. E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs), 68.8% completion, +0.84 EPA per dropback, +13.41 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +13.41 on passing plays. across 16 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.34 EPA): (4:51) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.2%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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