Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2023 Week 11 Recap

Game story

In Week 11 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-11-20, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 21–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with -8.25 total EPA, and -3.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Smith (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.88 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+20.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (6:55) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 6-D.Smith to KC 1 for 41 yards (21-M.Edwards).

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. Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.88 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Swift · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
3. 3 K. Toney · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.31 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
5. 5 J. McKinnon · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
6. 6 C. Edwards-Helaire · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
7. 7 K. Toney · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
8. 8 R. Rice · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.07 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. Mahomes (Q1 50:40)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Swift (Q1 45:36)
• Kansas City Chiefs — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 31:49)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Hurts (Q3 19:09)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Hurts (Q4 6:23)

Field goals

• Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker (Q2 30:02)

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 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q1 50:40) — (5:40) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 84-Ju.Watson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-F.Cox].; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 50:34) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q1 45:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 0-D.Swift right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 45:31) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 16–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q2 31:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PHI 15 (Q2 31:45) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the PHI 25 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 7-H.Butker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the KC 10 (Q3 19:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 19:05) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 6:23) — (6:23) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-90-C.Omenihu, Defensive Offside, declined.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 6:20) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann..

Turning points

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

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 6:55) — (6:55) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 6-D.Smith to KC 1 for 41 yards (21-M.Edwards). [WPA +20.5% · EPA +3.26]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:21) — (13:21) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce to PHI 9 for 5 yards (33-B.Roby). FUMBLES (33-B.Roby), RECOVERED by PHI-41-N.Morrow at PHI 10. [WPA -15.4% · EPA -4.95]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 36:51) — (6:51) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left intended for 84-Ju.Watson INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at PHI -5. Touchback. [WPA -14.3% · EPA -5.60]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass incomplete deep right to 84-Ju.Watson (2-D.Slay). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -1.97]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 7:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short middle to 6-D.Smith to KC 42 for 13 yards (35-Ja.Watson). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +1.71]

Impact plays

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

• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 36:51) — (6:51) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left intended for 84-Ju.Watson INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard at PHI -5. Touchback. [WPA -14.3% · EPA -5.60]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:21) — (13:21) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce to PHI 9 for 5 yards (33-B.Roby). FUMBLES (33-B.Roby), RECOVERED by PHI-41-N.Morrow at PHI 10. [WPA -15.4% · EPA -4.95]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 41:59) — (11:59) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left intended for 11-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 38-L.Sneed at KC 30. 38-L.Sneed to KC 30 for no gain (11-A.Brown). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -3.53]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 6:55) — (6:55) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 6-D.Smith to KC 1 for 41 yards (21-M.Edwards). [WPA +20.5% · EPA +3.26]

Quarterback report card

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

• P.Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 52 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -8.25 total EPA
• J.Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -4.7% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -4.07 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles -0.07, Kansas City Chiefs -0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -11.75 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, -5.17 total EPA, 3 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. Smith (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• P. Mahomes (KC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• J. Hurts (PHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

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

1. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 50:40 · PHI 3 · Score 0-6
   (5:40) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 84-Ju.Watson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-F.Cox].
2. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 50:34 · PHI 15 · Score 0-7
   7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 45:36 · KC 4 · Score 6-7
   (:36) (Shotgun) 0-D.Swift right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 45:31 · KC 15 · Score 7-7
   4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
5. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 31:49 · PHI 4 · Score 7-13
   (1:49) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+7) — Q2 31:45 · PHI 15 · Score 7-14
   7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
7. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · PHI 25 · Score 7-17
   (:02) 7-H.Butker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 19:09 · KC 10 · Score 13-17
   (4:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 19:05 · KC 15 · Score 14-17
   4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
10. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 6:23 · KC 1 · Score 20-17
    (6:23) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-90-C.Omenihu, Defensive Offside, declined.
11. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 6:20 · KC 15 · Score 21-17
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.