Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2005 Week 4 Recap

Game story

In Week 4 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-10-02, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 37–31 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with +21.17 total EPA.

On the individual side, D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.17 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-17.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: 3-T.France kicks 57 yards from PHI 30 to KC 13. 82-D.Hall to KC 24 for 11 yards (59-M.Labinjo). FUMBLES (59-M.Labinjo), RECOVERED by PHI-34-R.Mahe at KC 25.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

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

1. 1 D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +21.17 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
2. 2 T. Owens · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +16.78 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
3. 3 E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.63 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
4. 4 L. Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.15 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Hall · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
6. 6 G. Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Boerigter · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.39 EPA/play
8. 8 L. Gordon · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes (Q1 55:03)
• Kansas City Chiefs — E. Kennison (T. Green pass) (Q2 44:08)
• Philadelphia Eagles — S. Brown (Q2 34:47)
• Kansas City Chiefs — D. Hall (Q2 34:41)
• Philadelphia Eagles — T. Owens (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 31:18)
• Philadelphia Eagles — M. Bartrum (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 17:00)
• Philadelphia Eagles — L. Smith (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 9:01)
• Kansas City Chiefs — D. Hall (T. Green pass) (Q4 1:33)

Field goals

• Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes (Q1 47:46)
• Philadelphia Eagles — T. France (Q3 27:23)
• Philadelphia Eagles — T. France (Q4 11:47)
• Philadelphia Eagles — T. France (Q4 3:31)

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 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q1 55:03) — (10:03) 31-P.Holmes right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 54:59) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the PHI 20 (Q1 47:46) — (2:46) 1-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–13. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PHI 8 (Q2 44:08) — (14:08) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 43:43) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 65 (Q2 34:47) — (4:47) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Brown at KC 40. 24-S.Brown for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PHI 30 (Q2 34:41); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 34:27) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q2 31:18) — (1:18) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 31:14) — 3-T.France extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 11–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the KC 26 (Q3 27:23) — (12:23) 3-T.France 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q3 17:00) — (2:00) 5-D.McNabb pass to 88-M.Bartrum for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the KC 2 (Q3 16:54) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-D.McNabb pass to 36-B.Westbrook is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–7. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the KC 19 (Q4 11:47) — (11:47) 3-T.France 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 9:01) — (9:01) 5-D.McNabb pass to 82-L.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 8:57) — 3-T.France extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the KC 8 (Q4 3:31) — (3:31) 3-T.France 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PHI 15 (Q4 1:33) — (1:33) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Hall for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 1:24) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

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

• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 11:38) — 3-T.France kicks 57 yards from PHI 30 to KC 13. 82-D.Hall to KC 24 for 11 yards (59-M.Labinjo). FUMBLES (59-M.Labinjo), RECOVERED by PHI-34-R.Mahe at KC 25. [WPA -17.2% · EPA -4.57]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) 5-D.McNabb pass to 83-G.Lewis to KC 25 for 34 yards (23-P.Surtain). [WPA +11.0% · EPA +2.50]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 17:30) — (2:30) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens pushed ob at KC 3 for 28 yards (25-G.Wesley). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.15]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 11:47) — (11:47) 3-T.France 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +0.69]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 34:47) — (4:47) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Brown at KC 40. 24-S.Brown for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.4% · EPA -7.76]

Impact plays

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

• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 34:47) — (4:47) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Brown at KC 40. 24-S.Brown for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.4% · EPA -7.76]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 34:41) — 3-T.France kicks 66 yards from PHI 30 to KC 4. 82-D.Hall for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-52-J.Short, Offside on Free Kick, declined. [WPA +5.3% · EPA +6.22]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 11:38) — 3-T.France kicks 57 yards from PHI 30 to KC 13. 82-D.Hall to KC 24 for 11 yards (59-M.Labinjo). FUMBLES (59-M.Labinjo), RECOVERED by PHI-34-R.Mahe at KC 25. [WPA -17.2% · EPA -4.57]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) 10-T.Green pass INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Brown at PHI 39. 24-S.Brown to KC 41 for 20 yards (87-E.Kennison). [WPA -4.9% · EPA -4.31]

Quarterback report card

D.McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 52 dropbacks · 63.5% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +21.17 total EPA
• T.Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -6.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, +2.89 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 14 drives, +13.75 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Philadelphia Eagles 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. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) 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.

1. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 55:03 · PHI 3 · Score 0-6
   (10:03) 31-P.Holmes right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 54:59 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
   1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
3. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 47:46 · PHI 20 · Score 0-10
   (2:46) 1-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
4. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 44:08 · PHI 8 · Score 0-16
   (14:08) 10-T.Green pass to 87-E.Kennison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 43:43 · PHI 2 · Score 0-17
   1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
6. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 34:47 · PHI 65 · Score 6-17
   (4:47) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Brown at KC 40. 24-S.Brown for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 34:41 · PHI 30 · Score 6-23
   3-T.France kicks 66 yards from PHI 30 to KC 4. 82-D.Hall for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-52-J.Short, Offside on Free Kick, declined.
8. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 34:27 · PHI 2 · Score 6-24
   1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
9. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 31:18 · KC 7 · Score 12-24
   (1:18) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 31:14 · KC 2 · Score 13-24
    3-T.France extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
11. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 27:23 · KC 26 · Score 16-24
    (12:23) 3-T.France 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
12. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 17:00 · KC 3 · Score 22-24
    (2:00) 5-D.McNabb pass to 88-M.Bartrum for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q3 16:54 · KC 2 · Score 24-24
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-D.McNabb pass to 36-B.Westbrook is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
14. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 11:47 · KC 19 · Score 27-24
    (11:47) 3-T.France 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
15. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 9:01 · KC 1 · Score 33-24
    (9:01) 5-D.McNabb pass to 82-L.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 8:57 · KC 2 · Score 34-24
    3-T.France extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
17. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 3:31 · KC 8 · Score 37-24
    (3:31) 3-T.France 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
18. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 1:33 · PHI 15 · Score 37-30
    (1:33) 10-T.Green pass to 82-D.Hall for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
19. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 1:24 · PHI 2 · Score 37-31
    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.