Game story
In Week 13 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-02, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 24–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with -15.90 total EPA, and -1.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.22 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+16.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (8:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 89-C.Chambers to KC 10 for 37 yards (23-P.Surtain).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.22 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 2 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +7.87 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 3 D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 4 C. Chambers · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.71 EPA/play
- 5 V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.53 EPA/play
- 6 B. Manumaleuna · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 7 J. Allen · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
- 8 S. Parker · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Gonzalez — KC · Receiving
T. Gonzalez posted the highest total EPA (+9.22) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.15 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (2:54) 4-T.Thigpen pass deep right intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Cromartie at LAC -5. Touchback (88-T.Gonzalez).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Allen (D. Huard pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Carney
- 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 3–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 20 (Q1 55:58) — (10:58) 5-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 7 (Q1 50:32) — (5:32) 10-N.Kaeding 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q2 35:29) — (5:29) 11-D.Huard pass short left to 69-J.Allen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. J.Allen lined up as left tight end.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 35:23) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 38 (Q2 33:37) — (3:37) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-25-G.Wesley was injured during the play.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 33:29) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 31 (Q3 27:23) — (12:23) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 27:16) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 28 (Q4 10:20) — (10:20) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 10:15) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 53:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 89-C.Chambers to KC 10 for 37 yards (23-P.Surtain).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 27:23) — (12:23) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 33:37) — (3:37) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-25-G.Wesley was injured during the play.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 42:56) — (12:56) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 86-B.Manumaleuna to KC 29 for 40 yards (49-B.Pollard).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 47:16) — (2:16) 11-D.Huard pass deep middle intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Cromartie at LAC -8. 31-A.Cromartie to LAC 20 for 28 yards (77-D.McIntosh).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:54) — (2:54) 4-T.Thigpen pass deep right intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Cromartie at LAC -5. Touchback (88-T.Gonzalez).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 11-D.Huard sacked at KC 41 for -8 yards (95-S.Phillips). FUMBLES (95-S.Phillips), RECOVERED by LAC-56-S.Merriman at KC 44. 56-S.Merriman to KC 44 for no gain (77-D.McIntosh).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 33:37) — (3:37) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-25-G.Wesley was injured during the play.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 53:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 89-C.Chambers to KC 10 for 37 yards (23-P.Surtain).
Quarterback report card
D.Huard led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Huard (Kansas City Chiefs) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -1.3% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -15.90 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 24 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -6.2% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.11 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 | +0.003 | -0.187 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.2% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.004 | -0.415 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.148 | -0.035 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.187 | -0.003 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 61.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, -17.21 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, +0.20 total EPA, 4 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.
- T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 55:58 · LAC 20 · Score 0-3
(10:58) 5-J.Carney 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 50:32 · KC 7 · Score 3-3
(5:32) 10-N.Kaeding 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 35:29 · LAC 2 · Score 3-9
(5:29) 11-D.Huard pass short left to 69-J.Allen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. J.Allen lined up as left tight end. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 35:23 · LAC 2 · Score 3-10
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 33:37 · KC 38 · Score 9-10
(3:37) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-25-G.Wesley was injured during the play. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 33:29 · KC 2 · Score 10-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 27:23 · KC 31 · Score 16-10
(12:23) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 27:16 · KC 2 · Score 17-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:20 · KC 28 · Score 23-10
(10:20) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 10:15 · KC 2 · Score 24-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point 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 24-10 in Week 13, 2007 on 2007-12-02.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 24, Kansas City Chiefs 10 (LAC 24-10 KC) in Week 13, 2007 on 2007-12-02.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 24, Kansas City Chiefs 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Allen (D. Huard pass) (Q2 35:29) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 33:37) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 27:23) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 10:20) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — J. Carney (Q1 55:58, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 50:32, 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. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs), 46.3% completion, -1.3% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -15.90 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 41.7% completion, -6.2% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.11 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +9.22 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.15 EPA): (2:54) 4-T.Thigpen pass deep right intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Cromartie at LAC -5. Touchback (88-T.Gonzalez).. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.2%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L
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