Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 27–14 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 0–24 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Josh Norman
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:59) 10-T.Green sacked at KC 23 for -7 yards (20-J.Wilson). FUMBLES (20-J.Wilson), RECOV…
- Game date
- 2003-09-07
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27–14 on 2003-09-07. Josh Norman posted a game-high +6.96 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(11:44) 31-P.Holmes left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
(1:29) 31-P.Holmes right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
(10:14) 10-T.Green pass to 80-J.Morton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
(5:11) 8-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
(8:23) 9-D.Brees pass to 83-J.Norman for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(3:05) 8-M.Andersen 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
(4:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 11:44TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 24
- Score
- 0-6
(11:44) 31-P.Holmes left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 11:37XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-7
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 1:29TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 5
- Score
- 0-13
(1:29) 31-P.Holmes right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 1:21XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-14
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 10:14TD JMJ. MortonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 20
- Score
- 0-20
(10:14) 10-T.Green pass to 80-J.Morton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 10:08XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-21
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 5:11FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 24
- Score
- 0-24
(5:11) 8-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:23TD Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 21
- Score
- 6-24
(8:23) 9-D.Brees pass to 83-J.Norman for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:16XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-24
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 3:05FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 29
- Score
- 7-27
(3:05) 8-M.Andersen 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:39TD EPE. ParkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 20
- Score
- 13-27
(4:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:32XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 14-27
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Josh Norman · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 2E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 3P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 4E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
- 5J. Morton · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play
- 6
Derick Hall · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play - 7M. Boerigter · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.23 EPA/play
- 8Taylen Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +2.44 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.07 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
Josh Norman — LAC · Receiving
Josh Norman posted the highest total EPA (+6.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.74 EPA per play.
Josh Norman's top snap (+2.80 EPA): (8:23) 9-D.Brees pass to 83-J.Norman for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.13 EPA): Taylen Green — (9:59) 10-T.Green sacked at KC 23 for -7 yards (20-J.Wilson). FUMBLES (20-J.Wilson), RECOVERED by LAC-75-M.Wiley at KC 23. 75-M.Wiley to KC 23 for no gain (10-T.Green).
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.96 total EPA
- Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.102 | +0.042 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.5% | 47.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.038 | +0.053 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.490 | -0.060 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.042 | +0.102 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.0% | 57.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.10 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.04 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, +3.45 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -8.14 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Morton (Taylen Green pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Josh Norman (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — E. Parker (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 24 (Q1 11:44) — (11:44) 31-P.Holmes left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 11:37) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q1 1:29) — (1:29) 31-P.Holmes right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 1:21) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 20 (Q2 10:14) — (10:14) 10-T.Green pass to 80-J.Morton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 10:08) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 24 (Q2 5:11) — (5:11) 8-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 21 (Q3 8:23) — (8:23) 9-D.Brees pass to 83-J.Norman for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 8:16) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (Q3 3:05) — (3:05) 8-M.Andersen 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 20 (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 4:32) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:22) — (6:22) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 82-R.Caldwell INTERCEPTED by 25-G.Wesley at KC 25. 25-G.Wesley to KC 41 for 16 yards (70-V.Parker).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Boerigter to LAC 5 for 25 yards (42-K.Lassiter).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 14:29) — (14:29) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison to LAC 49 for 21 yards (20-J.Wilson).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 11:44) — (11:44) 31-P.Holmes left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 87-T.Dwight. PENALTY on KC-99-V.Holliday, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 43 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 9:59) — (9:59) 10-T.Green sacked at KC 23 for -7 yards (20-J.Wilson). FUMBLES (20-J.Wilson), RECOVERED by LAC-75-M.Wiley at KC 23. 75-M.Wiley to KC 23 for no gain (10-T.Green).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 10:42) — (10:42) 10-T.Green pass INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer at LAC 43. 23-Q.Jammer to LAC 49 for 6 yards (87-E.Kennison). Play Challenged by KC and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by KC at 10:32.)
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:22) — (6:22) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 82-R.Caldwell INTERCEPTED by 25-G.Wesley at KC 25. 25-G.Wesley to KC 41 for 16 yards (70-V.Parker).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle to KC 14 for no gain (25-G.Wesley, 98-E.Hicks).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 11:44 · LAC 24 · Score 0-6
(11:44) 31-P.Holmes left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 11:37 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 1:29 · LAC 5 · Score 0-13
(1:29) 31-P.Holmes right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 1:21 · LAC 2 · Score 0-14
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 10:14 · LAC 20 · Score 0-20
(10:14) 10-T.Green pass to 80-J.Morton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 10:08 · LAC 2 · Score 0-21
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 5:11 · LAC 24 · Score 0-24
(5:11) 8-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 8:23 · KC 21 · Score 6-24
(8:23) 9-D.Brees pass to 83-J.Norman for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 8:16 · KC 2 · Score 7-24
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 3:05 · LAC 29 · Score 7-27
(3:05) 8-M.Andersen 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:39 · KC 20 · Score 13-27
(4:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 4:32 · KC 2 · Score 14-27
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
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.
- Josh Norman (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2003-09-07?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-14 in Week 1, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Kansas City Chiefs 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q1 11:44) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q1 1:29) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Morton (T. Green pass) (Q2 10:14) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Norman (D. Brees pass) (Q3 8:23) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Parker (D. Brees pass) (Q4 4:39) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Andersen (Q2 5:11, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Andersen (Q3 3:05, 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?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 46.2% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.96 total passing EPA. Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 56.8% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.44 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Josh Norman (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.96 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.80 EPA): (8:23) 9-D.Brees pass to 83-J.Norman for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Now 0-1 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Now 1-0 W
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