Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 29–20 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 10–7 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Travis Kelce
- Top passer
- Arian Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (:04) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 80-J.Crowder to WAS 18 for -7 yards. FUMBL…
- Game date
- 2017-10-02
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Washington Commanders 29–20 on 2017-10-02, overcoming Washington Commanders's 10–7 halftime lead. Travis Kelce posted a game-high +10.85 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 10 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 29 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(12:00) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-T.Pryor for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(2:50) 3-D.Hopkins 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 87-T.Kelce for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(9:24) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(7:47) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 14-R.Grant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(:04) 7-H.Butker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(4:55) 7-H.Butker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(:50) 3-D.Hopkins 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(:08) 7-H.Butker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(:04) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 80-J.Crowder to WAS 18 for -7 yards. FUMBLES, touched at WAS 18, recovered by WAS-86-J.Reed at WAS 17. 86-J.Reed to WAS 15 for -2 yards. Lateral to 25-C.Thompson to WAS 15 for no gain (22-M.Peters). FUMBLES (22-M.Peters), RECOVERED by KC-50-J.Houston at WAS 13. 50-J.Houston for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 12:00TD TPT. PryorPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 44
- Score
- 6-0
(12:00) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-T.Pryor for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 11:52XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 7-0
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 2:50FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 10-0
(2:50) 3-D.Hopkins 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 2:00TD Travis KelcePoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 17
- Score
- 10-6
(2:00) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 87-T.Kelce for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:54XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 10-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:24TD Arian SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 10-13
(9:24) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 9:20XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 10-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:47TD Richie GrantPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 3
- Score
- 16-14
(7:47) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 14-R.Grant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:42XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 17-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 0:04FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 7
- Score
- 17-17
(:04) 7-H.Butker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 4:55FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 14
- Score
- 17-20
(4:55) 7-H.Butker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:50FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 22
- Score
- 20-20
(:50) 3-D.Hopkins 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:08FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 25
- Score
- 20-23
(:08) 7-H.Butker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:04TD Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 75
- Score
- 20-29
(:04) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 80-J.Crowder to WAS 18 for -7 yards. FUMBLES, touched at WAS 18, recovered by WAS-86-J.Reed at WAS 17. 86-J.Reed to WAS 15 for -2 yards. Lateral to 25-C.Thompson to WAS 15 for no gain (22-M.Peters). FUMBLES (22-M.Peters), RECOVERED by KC-50-J.Houston at WAS 13. 50-J.Houston for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +10.85 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 2Arian Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +10.03 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3
Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +6.23 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 4V. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 5T. Pryor · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 6A. Wilson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 7
Kareem Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.04 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 8
Chris Conley · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Travis Kelce — KC · Receiving
Travis Kelce posted the highest total EPA (+10.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.36 EPA per play.
Travis Kelce's top snap (+3.95 EPA): (1:02) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce to KC 45 for 32 yards (29-K.Fuller) [94-P.Smith].
Biggest single play (-7.02 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (:04) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 80-J.Crowder to WAS 18 for -7 yards. FUMBLES, touched at WAS 18, recovered by WAS-86-J.Reed at WAS 17. 86-J.Reed to WAS 15 for -2 yards. Lateral to 25-C
Quarterback report card
Arian Smith led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 46 dropbacks · 58.7% completion · +15.7% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +10.03 total EPA
- Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 27 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · -1.0% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +6.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.053 | +0.109 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.0% | 48.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.231 | +0.218 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.128 | +0.144 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.109 | -0.053 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.1% | 53.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: +0.05 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.11 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +10.23 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +3.49 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — T. Pryor (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Arian Smith pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Arian Smith
- Washington Commanders — Richie Grant (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Jamison Crowder (Kirk Cousins pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
- Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the KC 44 (Q1 12:00) — (12:00) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-T.Pryor for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 11:52) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the KC 1 (Q1 2:50) — (2:50) 3-D.Hopkins 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the WAS 17 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 87-T.Kelce for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 1:54) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q3 9:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 9:20) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q3 7:47) — (7:47) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 14-R.Grant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 7:42) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the WAS 7 (Q3 0:04) — (:04) 7-H.Butker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 12–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the WAS 14 (Q4 4:55) — (4:55) 7-H.Butker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the KC 22 (Q4 0:50) — (:50) 3-D.Hopkins 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the WAS 25 (Q4 0:08) — (:08) 7-H.Butker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 75 (Q4 0:04).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 9:20) — (9:20) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 85-V.Davis to KC 6 for 69 yards (38-R.Parker).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 12-A.Wilson pushed ob at WAS 34 for 37 yards (35-M.Nicholson). WAS-95-J.Allen was injured during the play.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete deep left to 18-J.Doctson.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins scrambles right end to KC 47 for 10 yards (97-A.Bailey).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:08) — (:08) 7-H.Butker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 80-J.Crowder to WAS 18 for -7 yards. FUMBLES, touched at WAS 18, recovered by WAS-86-J.Reed at WAS 17. 86-J.Reed to WAS 15 for -2 yards. Lateral to 25-C
- Washington Commanders (Q3 9:20) — (9:20) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 85-V.Davis to KC 6 for 69 yards (38-R.Parker).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 12:00) — (12:00) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-T.Pryor for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce to KC 45 for 32 yards (29-K.Fuller) [94-P.Smith].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 12:00 · KC 44 · Score 6-0
(12:00) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-T.Pryor for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 11:52 · KC 15 · Score 7-0
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 2:50 · KC 1 · Score 10-0
(2:50) 3-D.Hopkins 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · WAS 17 · Score 10-6
(2:00) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 87-T.Kelce for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · WAS 15 · Score 10-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 9:24 · WAS 1 · Score 10-13
(9:24) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 9:20 · WAS 15 · Score 10-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 7:47 · KC 3 · Score 16-14
(7:47) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 14-R.Grant for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 7:42 · KC 15 · Score 17-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 0:04 · WAS 7 · Score 17-17
(:04) 7-H.Butker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 4:55 · WAS 14 · Score 17-20
(4:55) 7-H.Butker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 0:50 · KC 22 · Score 20-20
(:50) 3-D.Hopkins 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:08 · WAS 25 · Score 20-23
(:08) 7-H.Butker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 0:04 · KC 75 · Score 20-29
(:04) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 80-J.Crowder to WAS 18 for -7 yards. FUMBLES, touched at WAS 18, recovered by WAS-86-J.Reed at WAS 17. 86-J.Reed to WAS 15 for -2 yards. Lateral to 25-C
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Arian Smith (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2017-10-02?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Washington Commanders 29-20 in Week 4, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Washington Commanders 10, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q4: Washington Commanders 3, Kansas City Chiefs 12; Final: Washington Commanders 20, Kansas City Chiefs 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Washington Commanders touchdown — T. Pryor (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 12:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (A. Smith pass) (Q2 2:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — A. Smith (Q3 9:24) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Grant (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 7:47) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Crowder (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 0:04) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 2:50, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 0:04, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 4:55, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 0:50, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 0:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 58.7% completion, +15.7% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +10.03 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 51.9% completion, -1.0% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.23 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.85 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.95 EPA): (1:02) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 87-T.Kelce to KC 45 for 32 yards (29-K.Fuller) [94-P.Smith]..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
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