Game story
In Week 4 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-09-29, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 31–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +10.66 total EPA, and -5.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.66 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-20.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (:06) 3-J.Brown 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 10 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +10.66 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2 V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.08 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 3 S. McGrath · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 4 D. McCluster · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 5 K. Brock · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 6 B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 7 B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Rushing · +0.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8 A. Sherman · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Smith — KC · Passing
A. Smith posted the highest total EPA (+10.66) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.48 EPA) came from New York Giants: (14:02) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 69 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 — S. McGrath (A. Smith pass)
- New York Giants — V. Cruz (E. Manning pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. McCluster
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles (A. Smith pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (A. Smith pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q2 44:52) — (14:52) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 84-S.McGrath for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 44:47) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; New York Giants found the end zone from the KC 69 (Q2 44:02) — (14:02) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 43:53) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NYG 33 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 6-R.Succop 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 70 (Q3 16:55) — (1:55) 5-S.Weatherford punts 59 yards to KC 11, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 22-D.McCluster for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 16:34) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q4 5:47) — (5:47) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 25-J.Charles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 5:43) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the NYG 34 (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-S.Rogers].; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 3:06) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 3-J.Brown 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- New York Giants (Q2 44:02) — (14:02) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 20:26) — (5:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right intended for 25-J.Charles INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Rolle at NYG 26. 26-A.Rolle to NYG 26 for no gain (25-J.Charles). The Replay Assistant challenged
- New York Giants (Q3 16:55) — (1:55) 5-S.Weatherford punts 59 yards to KC 11, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 22-D.McCluster for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 35:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith Aborted. 61-R.Hudson FUMBLES at NYG 32, RECOVERED by NYG-52-S.Paysinger at NYG 31. 52-S.Paysinger to NYG 31 for no gain (74-G.Schwartz).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q2 44:02) — (14:02) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 16:55) — (1:55) 5-S.Weatherford punts 59 yards to KC 11, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 22-D.McCluster for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-S.Rogers].
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 35:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith Aborted. 61-R.Hudson FUMBLES at NYG 32, RECOVERED by NYG-52-S.Paysinger at NYG 31. 52-S.Paysinger to NYG 31 for no gain (74-G.Schwartz).
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) · 48 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -5.5% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +10.66 total EPA
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 43 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -11.2% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.31 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.281 | +0.014 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.5% | 40.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.193 | +0.222 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.380 | -0.543 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.014 | +0.281 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.3% | 62.5% |
By the numbers
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 15 drives, +1.30 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 14 drives, -22.47 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.
- A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Smith (KC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- E. Manning (NYG) 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 TD (+6) — Q2 44:52 · NYG 5 · Score 0-6
(14:52) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 84-S.McGrath for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 44:47 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 44:02 · KC 69 · Score 6-7
(14:02) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 43:53 · KC 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 32:00 · NYG 33 · Score 7-10
(2:00) 6-R.Succop 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 16:55 · KC 70 · Score 7-16
(1:55) 5-S.Weatherford punts 59 yards to KC 11, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 22-D.McCluster for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 16:34 · NYG 2 · Score 7-17
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 5:47 · NYG 2 · Score 7-23
(5:47) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 25-J.Charles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 5:43 · NYG 2 · Score 7-24
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 3:15 · NYG 34 · Score 7-30
(3:15) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-S.Rogers]. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 3:06 · NYG 2 · Score 7-31
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Giants 31-7 in Week 4, 2013 on 2013-09-29.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was New York Giants 7, Kansas City Chiefs 31 (NYG 7-31 KC) in Week 4, 2013 on 2013-09-29.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q2: New York Giants 7, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q3: New York Giants 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: New York Giants 0, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Final: New York Giants 7, Kansas City Chiefs 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — S. McGrath (A. Smith pass) (Q2 44:52) New York Giants touchdown — V. Cruz (E. Manning pass) (Q2 44:02) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. McCluster (Q3 16:55) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (A. Smith pass) (Q4 5:47) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Bowe (A. Smith pass) (Q4 3:15) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q2 32:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Kansas City Chiefs?
A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 50.0% completion, -5.5% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +10.66 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 41.9% completion, -11.2% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.31 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Kansas City Chiefs?
A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +10.66 on passing plays. across 48 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.48 EPA): (14:02) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -20.4%.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
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