Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2022 Week 9 Recap

Game story

In Week 9 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-11-06, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +8.10 total EPA, and -1.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.10 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-29.2% win probability) landed in overtime when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (4:07) 7-H.Butker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.

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 P. Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +8.10 total EPA · 84 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Smith-Schuster · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.64 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Henry · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +3.60 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
4. 4 N. Gray · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
5. 5 C. Okonkwo · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
6. 6 A. Hooper · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Hardman · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
8. 8 M. Valdes-Scantling · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.20 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 — M. Hardman (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 45:00)
• Tennessee Titans — D. Henry (Q2 40:51)
• Tennessee Titans — D. Henry (Q2 35:28)
• Kansas City Chiefs — P. Mahomes (Q4 3:05)

Field goals

• Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker (Q1 51:50)
• Tennessee Titans — R. Bullock (Q3 25:03)
• Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker (OT 4:07)

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 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the TEN 5 (Q1 51:50) — (6:50) 7-H.Butker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–6. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 17-M.Hardman for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q2 40:51) — (10:51) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 22-D.Henry. 22-D.Henry right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 40:48) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 35:28); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 35:24) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the KC 26 (Q3 25:03) — (10:03) 14-R.Bullock 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 8–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the TEN 14 (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs registered a safety from the TEN 1 (Q4 2:56) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-P.Mahomes rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Overtime: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the TEN 11 (OT 4:07) — (4:07) 7-H.Butker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

Turning points

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

• Kansas City Chiefs (OT 4:07) — (4:07) 7-H.Butker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. [WPA -29.2% · EPA +0.14]
• Kansas City Chiefs (OT 7:04) — (7:04) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 83-N.Gray to TEN 22 for 27 yards (21-R.McCreary). [WPA +27.7% · EPA +2.03]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +25.7% · EPA +3.47]
• Kansas City Chiefs (OT 9:08) — (9:08) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce to KC 42 for 18 yards (51-D.Long) [99-R.Weaver]. [WPA +17.7% · EPA +1.82]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 26:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 21-R.McCreary at KC 38. 21-R.McCreary to KC 34 for 4 yards (87-T.Kelce). [WPA -17.5% · EPA -5.78]

Impact plays

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

• Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 26:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 21-R.McCreary at KC 38. 21-R.McCreary to KC 34 for 4 yards (87-T.Kelce). [WPA -17.5% · EPA -5.78]
• Tennessee Titans (Q2 38:14) — (8:14) 22-D.Henry right tackle to KC 23 for 56 yards (38-L.Sneed; 21-T.McDuffie). [WPA +14.5% · EPA +3.58]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +25.7% · EPA +3.47]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 47:38) — (2:38) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 84-Ju.Watson to TEN 22 for 31 yards (26-K.Fulton). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +3.27]

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) · 84 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -1.2% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +8.10 total EPA
• M.Willis (Tennessee Titans) · 23 dropbacks · 21.7% completion · -21.8% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -6.31 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 (Tennessee Titans -0.06, Kansas City Chiefs -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, -3.17 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, -3.96 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.
• P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• M. Willis (TEN) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 51:50 · TEN 5 · Score 0-3
   (6:50) 7-H.Butker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
2. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · TEN 7 · Score 0-9
   (15:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 17-M.Hardman for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 40:51 · KC 4 · Score 6-9
   (10:51) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 22-D.Henry. 22-D.Henry right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 40:48 · KC 15 · Score 7-9
   14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
5. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 35:28 · KC 1 · Score 13-9
   (5:28) 75-D.Radunz reported in as eligible. 22-D.Henry left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on KC-95-C.Jones, Defensive Offside, declined.
6. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 35:24 · KC 15 · Score 14-9
   14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
7. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 25:03 · KC 26 · Score 17-9
   (10:03) 14-R.Bullock 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
8. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 3:05 · TEN 14 · Score 17-15
   (3:05) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Kansas City Chiefs Safety (+2) — Q4 2:56 · TEN 1 · Score 17-17
   TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-P.Mahomes rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
10. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — OT 4:07 · TEN 11 · Score 17-20
    (4:07) 7-H.Butker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.