Game story
In Week 3 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-09-23, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 13–10 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Holcomb (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with -5.21 total EPA, and -8.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.72 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+13.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (9:29) 11-D.Huard pass left to 82-D.Bowe for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 2 D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 3 D. Huard · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +6.22 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 4 S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 5 V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 6 S. Parker · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.97 EPA/play
- 7 A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 8 B. Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.41 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 (+9.72) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.39 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.56 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (6:23) 28-A.Peterson up the middle to MIN 29 for no gain (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by KC-23-P.Surtain at MIN 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (D. Huard pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Rayner
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Rayner
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q1 55:08) — (10:08) 28-A.Peterson right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 55:02) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the KC 4 (Q2 39:21) — (9:21) 8-R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the MIN 21 (Q2 33:40) — (3:40) 6-D.Rayner 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the MIN 31 (Q3 18:09) — (3:09) 6-D.Rayner 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the MIN 16 (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) 11-D.Huard pass left to 82-D.Bowe for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 9:23) — 6-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) 11-D.Huard pass left to 82-D.Bowe for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:18) — (2:18) 5-C.Kluwe punts 47 yards to KC 13, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 85-E.Drummond to KC 25 for 12 yards (50-V.Ciurciu). PENALTY on MIN-46-C.Loeffler, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at KC 25.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) 2-D.Colquitt punts 54 yards to end zone, Center-51-J.Darche, Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 36:23) — (6:23) 28-A.Peterson up the middle to MIN 29 for no gain (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by KC-23-P.Surtain at MIN 29.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:10) — (13:10) 11-D.Huard pass short left to 82-D.Bowe to MIN 31 for 17 yards (56-E.Henderson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 36:23) — (6:23) 28-A.Peterson up the middle to MIN 29 for no gain (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by KC-23-P.Surtain at MIN 29.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 40:51) — (10:51) (Shotgun) 11-D.Huard sacked at KC 43 for 0 yards (97-S.Johnson). FUMBLES (97-S.Johnson), touched at KC 38, RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at KC 33. 52-C.Greenway to KC 33 for no gain (62-C.Wie
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 19:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 11-D.Huard pass short left to 18-S.Parker to MIN 33 for 22 yards (42-D.Sharper).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) 11-D.Huard pass left to 82-D.Bowe for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
K.Holcomb led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Holcomb (Minnesota Vikings) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -8.4% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -5.21 total EPA
- D.Huard (Kansas City Chiefs) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +12.2% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.095 | -0.076 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.2% | 33.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.171 | +0.194 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.056 | -0.498 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.076 | +0.095 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.7% | 60.8% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings -0.10, Kansas City Chiefs -0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -5.90 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -7.51 total EPA, 2 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Holcomb (MIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- D. Huard (KC) 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.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 55:08 · KC 11 · Score 6-0
(10:08) 28-A.Peterson right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 55:02 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 39:21 · KC 4 · Score 10-0
(9:21) 8-R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 33:40 · MIN 21 · Score 10-3
(3:40) 6-D.Rayner 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 18:09 · MIN 31 · Score 10-6
(3:09) 6-D.Rayner 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 9:29 · MIN 16 · Score 10-12
(9:29) 11-D.Huard pass left to 82-D.Bowe for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 9:23 · MIN 2 · Score 10-13
6-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 13-10 in Week 3, 2007 on 2007-09-23.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 10, Kansas City Chiefs 13 (MIN 10-13 KC) in Week 3, 2007 on 2007-09-23.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 10, Kansas City Chiefs 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 55:08) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Bowe (D. Huard pass) (Q4 9:29) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 39:21, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — D. Rayner (Q2 33:40, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — D. Rayner (Q3 18:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?
K. Holcomb (Minnesota Vikings), 41.2% completion, -8.4% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -5.21 total passing EPA. D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs), 62.5% completion, +12.2% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.22 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?
T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +9.72 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.56 EPA): (6:23) 28-A.Peterson up the middle to MIN 29 for no gain (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by KC-23-P.Surtain at MIN 29.. The biggest win-probability swing was +13.6%.
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
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