Game story
In Week 5 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-02, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 24–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with +1.67 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Alexander (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.93 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+15.9% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (3:27) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander pushed ob at SEA 22 for D.Holland yards (R.Tongue).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.93 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 2 E. Grbac · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +7.86 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 3 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 4 M. Cloud · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 5 D. Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 6 R. Watters · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.67 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 7 S. Morris · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 8 S. Dawkins · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Alexander — KC · Receiving
D. Alexander posted the highest total EPA (+8.93) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.12 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.47 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (3:27) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander pushed ob at SEA 22 for D.Holland yards (R.Tongue).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q1 46:53) — (1:53) J.Kitna pass to I.Mili for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 46:34) — R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the SEA 15 (Q2 37:04) — (7:04) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 36:59) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) S.Alexander up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 30:48) — R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the KC 9 (Q3 21:34) — (6:34) R.Lindell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the SEA 17 (Q3 17:21) — (2:21) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 17:15) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the SEA 8 (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) P.Stoyanovich 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the SEA 15 (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) M.Cloud left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 4:26) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 18:27) — (3:27) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander pushed ob at SEA 22 for D.Holland yards (R.Tongue).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 10:16) — (10:16) S.Alexander right end to SEA 34 for 5 yards (G.Wesley). FUMBLES (G.Wesley), RECOVERED by KC-P.Dennis at SEA 37.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) M.Cloud left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 37:04) — (7:04) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) E.Grbac pass to S.Morris to SEA 22 for 11 yards (W.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 18:27) — (3:27) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander pushed ob at SEA 22 for D.Holland yards (R.Tongue).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 10:16) — (10:16) S.Alexander right end to SEA 34 for 5 yards (G.Wesley). FUMBLES (G.Wesley), RECOVERED by KC-P.Dennis at SEA 37.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 60:00) — R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from SEA 30 to KC 5. D.Hall to KC 25 for 20 yards (J.Logan). PENALTY on SEA, Offensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at SEA 30 - No Play.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 37:04) — (7:04) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.67 total EPA
- E.Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · +0.25 EPA/play · +7.86 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.032 | +0.065 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.7% | 40.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.084 | +0.242 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.023 | +0.070 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.065 | -0.032 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.1% | 55.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Seattle Seahawks +0.03, Kansas City Chiefs +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, +5.74 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +3.01 total EPA, 3 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.
- D. Alexander (Kansas City Chiefs) 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.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 46:53 · KC 1 · Score 6-0
(1:53) J.Kitna pass to I.Mili for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 46:34 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 37:04 · SEA 15 · Score 7-6
(7:04) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 36:59 · SEA 2 · Score 7-7
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · KC 7 · Score 13-7
(2:00) S.Alexander up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 30:48 · KC 2 · Score 14-7
R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 21:34 · KC 9 · Score 17-7
(6:34) R.Lindell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 17:21 · SEA 17 · Score 17-13
(2:21) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 17:15 · SEA 2 · Score 17-14
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 11:54 · SEA 8 · Score 17-17
(11:54) P.Stoyanovich 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 4:34 · SEA 15 · Score 17-23
(4:34) M.Cloud left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 4:26 · SEA 2 · Score 17-24
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Seattle Seahawks 24-17 in Week 5, 2000 on 2000-10-02.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 17, Kansas City Chiefs 24 (SEA 17-24 KC) in Week 5, 2000 on 2000-10-02.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 0, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Final: Seattle Seahawks 17, Kansas City Chiefs 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 46:53) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 37:04) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 32:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 17:21) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 4:34) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q3 21:34, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q4 11:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs?
J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks), 48.6% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.67 total passing EPA. E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs), 51.6% completion, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +7.86 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs?
D. Alexander (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +8.93 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.47 EPA): (3:27) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander pushed ob at SEA 22 for D.Holland yards (R.Tongue).. The biggest win-probability swing was +15.9%.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 24-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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