Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+5.88 EPA): (8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 89-L.Green for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Chargers 41–38 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2013

Game story

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 41–38 in Week 12 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-11-24, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (+41.9% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers swung the momentum.

In Week 12 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-11-24, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 41–38 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +14.19 total EPA, and +5.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +23.78 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+41.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-S.Ajirotutu for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	3	7	14	17	0	41
Kansas City Chiefs	7	7	14	10	0	38

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +23.78 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
2 A. Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +14.19 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
3 E. Royal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
4 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.63 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
5 D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
6 L. Green · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
7 D. Woodhead · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
8 S. Ajirotutu · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.53 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

P. Rivers — LAC · Passing

P. Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+23.78) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

The signature play (+5.88 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 89-L.Green for 60 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 — D. Avery (A. Smith pass) (Q1 46:43)
Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles (Q2 33:08)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Woodhead (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 30:22)
Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews (Q3 27:20)
Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles (Q3 24:04)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Woodhead (Q3 20:31)
Kansas City Chiefs — A. Fasano (A. Smith pass) (Q3 17:17)
Los Angeles Chargers — L. Green (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 8:00)
Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (A. Smith pass) (Q4 1:28)
Los Angeles Chargers — S. Ajirotutu (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 0:31)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q1 51:15)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q4 12:34)
Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop (Q4 9:35)

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 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 12 (Q1 51:15) — (6:15) 9-N.Novak 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 32 (Q1 46:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 17-D.Avery for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 46:37) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q2 33:08) — (3:08) 25-J.Charles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 33:03) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q2 30:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 30:16) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q3 27:20) — (12:20) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 27:17) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 24:04) — (9:04) 25-J.Charles up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 24:00) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q3 20:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 20:27) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q3 17:17) — (2:17) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 17:12) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–10. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 13 (Q4 12:34) — (12:34) 9-N.Novak 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 7 (Q4 9:35) — (9:35) 6-R.Succop 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 60 (Q4 8:00) — (8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 89-L.Green for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 7:50) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 82-D.Bowe for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:22) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 26 (Q4 0:31); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 0:24) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. LAC-76-D.Fluker was injured during the play..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-S.Ajirotutu for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +41.9% · EPA +4.53]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:00) — (8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 89-L.Green for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +29.1% · EPA +5.88]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 29:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 11-E.Royal to KC 18 for 54 yards (35-Q.Demps). [WPA +18.4% · EPA +5.25]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 21:18) — (6:18) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right intended for 17-D.Avery INTERCEPTED by 38-M.Gilchrist (29-S.Wright) at KC 33. 38-M.Gilchrist pushed ob at KC 16 for 17 yards (25-J.Charles). Ball tipped by [WPA -16.8% · EPA -3.62]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 46:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 17-D.Avery for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.0% · EPA +4.48]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:00) — (8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 89-L.Green for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +29.1% · EPA +5.88]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 29:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 11-E.Royal to KC 18 for 54 yards (35-Q.Demps). [WPA +18.4% · EPA +5.25]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-S.Ajirotutu for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +41.9% · EPA +4.53]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 46:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 17-D.Avery for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.0% · EPA +4.48]

Quarterback report card

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

A.Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 45 dropbacks · 57.8% completion · +5.5% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +14.19 total EPA
P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · +8.5% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +23.78 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	+0.291	+0.245
Offensive success rate	51.6%	54.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.541	+0.315
Rush EPA/play	+0.071	+0.137
Defensive EPA/play	-0.245	-0.291
Defensive success rate	45.2%	48.4%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.29, Kansas City Chiefs +0.24) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, +20.55 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +27.05 total EPA, 7 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.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
A. Smith (KC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
P. Rivers (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 51:15 · KC 12 · Score 3-0
(6:15) 9-N.Novak 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 46:43 · LAC 32 · Score 3-6
(1:43) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 17-D.Avery for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 46:37 · LAC 2 · Score 3-7
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 33:08 · LAC 7 · Score 3-13
(3:08) 25-J.Charles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 33:03 · LAC 2 · Score 3-14
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:22 · KC 11 · Score 9-14
(:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:16 · KC 2 · Score 10-14
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 27:20 · KC 1 · Score 16-14
(12:20) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 27:17 · KC 2 · Score 17-14
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 24:04 · LAC 1 · Score 17-20
(9:04) 25-J.Charles up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 24:00 · LAC 2 · Score 17-21
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 20:31 · KC 3 · Score 23-21
(5:31) (Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 20:27 · KC 2 · Score 24-21
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 17:17 · LAC 4 · Score 24-27
(2:17) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 17:12 · LAC 2 · Score 24-28
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 12:34 · KC 13 · Score 27-28
(12:34) 9-N.Novak 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 9:35 · LAC 7 · Score 27-31
(9:35) 6-R.Succop 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:00 · KC 60 · Score 33-31
(8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 89-L.Green for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 7:50 · KC 2 · Score 34-31
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 1:28 · LAC 5 · Score 34-37
(1:28) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 82-D.Bowe for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 1:22 · LAC 2 · Score 34-38
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:31 · KC 26 · Score 40-38
(:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 16-S.Ajirotutu for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play w
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 0:24 · KC 2 · Score 41-38
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. LAC-76-D.Fluker was injured during the play.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 41-38 in Week 12, 2013 on 2013-11-24.

What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 41, Kansas City Chiefs 38 (LAC 41-38 KC) in Week 12, 2013 on 2013-11-24.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 17, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 41, Kansas City Chiefs 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Avery (A. Smith pass) (Q1 46:43) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (Q2 33:08) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Woodhead (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 30:22) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Mathews (Q3 27:20) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (Q3 24:04) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Woodhead (Q3 20:31) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — A. Fasano (A. Smith pass) (Q3 17:17) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Green (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 8:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Bowe (A. Smith pass) (Q4 1:28) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — S. Ajirotutu (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 0:31) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q1 51:15, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 12:34, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q4 9:35, 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?

A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 57.8% completion, +5.5% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +14.19 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 61.4% completion, +8.5% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +23.78 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +23.78 on passing plays. across 44 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.88 EPA): (8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 89-L.Green for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +41.9%.

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 41-38 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 9-1 Now 9-2 L

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