Game story
In Week 12 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-11-28, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 34–31 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 31 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +21.40 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.40 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+25.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: 10-N.Kaeding kicks 66 yards from LAC 30 to KC 4. 82-D.Hall for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 34 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +21.40 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +12.00 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 3 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 4 E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.25 EPA/play
- 5 K. Osgood · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.94 EPA/play
- 6 D. Blaylock · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +5.64 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 7 K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 8 E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +4.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Brees — LAC · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+21.40) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.33 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: 10-N.Kaeding kicks 66 yards from LAC 30 to KC 4. 82-D.Hall for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Blaylock
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Johnson
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Blaylock
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Hall
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q1 52:05) — (7:05) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 52:01) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q1 49:32) — (4:32) 23-D.Blaylock right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 49:26) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q2 39:08) — (9:08) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 39:05) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q2 33:15) — (3:15) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 33:11) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 10 (Q2 30:49) — (:49) 1-L.Tynes 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 7 (Q3 22:24) — (7:24) 10-N.Kaeding 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–14. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 22 (Q4 14:25) — (14:25) 23-D.Blaylock up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 18 (Q4 10:20) — (10:20) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by KC and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by KC at 10:13.); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 10:13) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 30 (Q4 10:13) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 66 yards from LAC 30 to KC 4. 82-D.Hall for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs registered a safety from the LAC 7 (Q4 10:00) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q4 6:28) — (6:28) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 6:22) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 24 (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) 10-N.Kaeding 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:13) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 66 yards from LAC 30 to KC 4. 82-D.Hall for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) 10-N.Kaeding 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:34) — (8:34) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-K.Osgood to KC 16 for 65 yards (44-E.Warfield).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 53:01) — (8:01) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker pushed ob at KC 2 for 55 yards (24-W.Bartee).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 10-T.Green pass incomplete to 87-E.Kennison (23-Q.Jammer).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:13) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 66 yards from LAC 30 to KC 4. 82-D.Hall for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:34) — (8:34) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-K.Osgood to KC 16 for 65 yards (44-E.Warfield).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 53:01) — (8:01) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker pushed ob at KC 2 for 55 yards (24-W.Bartee).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 55:08) — (10:08) 10-N.Kaeding 29 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
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) · 44 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +0.49 EPA/play · +21.40 total EPA
- T.Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.04 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 | +0.253 | +0.210 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.1% | 51.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.527 | +0.041 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.031 | +0.348 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.210 | -0.253 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.1% | 48.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.25, Kansas City Chiefs +0.21) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, +16.20 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +23.76 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 52:05 · KC 1 · Score 6-0
(7:05) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 52:01 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 49:32 · LAC 5 · Score 7-6
(4:32) 23-D.Blaylock right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 49:26 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 39:08 · LAC 6 · Score 7-13
(9:08) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 39:05 · LAC 2 · Score 7-14
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 33:15 · KC 3 · Score 13-14
(3:15) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 33:11 · KC 2 · Score 14-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 30:49 · LAC 10 · Score 14-17
(:49) 1-L.Tynes 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-5-S.Cheek. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 22:24 · KC 7 · Score 17-17
(7:24) 10-N.Kaeding 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 14:25 · LAC 22 · Score 17-23
(14:25) 23-D.Blaylock up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:20 · KC 18 · Score 23-23
(10:20) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by KC and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by KC at 10:13.) - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 10:13 · KC 2 · Score 24-23
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 10:13 · LAC 30 · Score 24-29
10-N.Kaeding kicks 66 yards from LAC 30 to KC 4. 82-D.Hall for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs Safety (+2) — Q4 10:00 · LAC 7 · Score 24-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 6:28 · KC 11 · Score 30-31
(6:28) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 6:22 · KC 2 · Score 31-31
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 2:28 · KC 24 · Score 34-31
(2:28) 10-N.Kaeding 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 34-31 in Week 12, 2004 on 2004-11-28.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 34, Kansas City Chiefs 31 (LAC 34-31 KC) in Week 12, 2004 on 2004-11-28.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 17, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 34, Kansas City Chiefs 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 52:05) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Blaylock (Q1 49:32) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Johnson (Q2 39:08) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 33:15) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Blaylock (Q4 14:25) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q4 10:20) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Hall (Q4 10:13) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q4 6:28) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 30:49, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 22:24, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 2:28, 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), 63.6% completion, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +21.40 total passing EPA. T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 56.8% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.04 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +21.40 on passing plays. across 44 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.33 EPA): 10-N.Kaeding kicks 66 yards from LAC 30 to KC 4. 82-D.Hall for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +25.1%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L
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