Game story
In the Wild Card of the 2018 NFL season on 2019-01-12, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 31–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with -4.09 total EPA, and -1.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.95 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+7.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (10:42) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 14-S.Watkins pushed ob at IND 20 for 34 yards (37-J.Wilcox). PENALTY on IND-37-J.Wilcox, Horse Collar Tackle, 10 yards, enforced at IND 20.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 14 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.95 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 2 Dam. Williams · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +6.49 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3 D. Inman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 4 T. Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.17 EPA/play
- 5 Dar. Williams · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 6 C. Rogers · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 7 G. Dieter · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 8 N. Hines · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +0.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Kelce — KC · Receiving
T. Kelce posted the highest total EPA (+6.95) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.83 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at KC 29 for -9 yards (55-D.Ford). FUMBLES (55-D.Ford), touched at KC 29, RECOVERED by KC-50-J.Houston at KC 32. 50-J.Houston to KC 32 for no gain (12-A.Luck).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Hill
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Colquitt
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Mahomes
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker
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 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 10 (Q1 55:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 26-Dam. Williams right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 55:05) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 36 (Q1 51:39) — (6:39) 10-T.Hill left end for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 51:28) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the IND 21 (Q2 42:18) — (12:18) 7-H.Butker 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 81 (Q2 36:04) — (6:04) 2-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 52-N.Goode, Center-41-J.Winchester, RECOVERED by IND-14-Z.Pascal at KC -2. TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 35:56) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q2 31:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 31:40) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–6. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the KC 29 (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q4 2:32) — (2:32) 31-Dar.Williams up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 2:23) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 55:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 14-S.Watkins pushed ob at IND 20 for 34 yards (37-J.Wilcox). PENALTY on IND-37-J.Wilcox, Horse Collar Tackle, 10 yards, enforced at IND 20.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 52:15) — (7:15) 26-Dam. Williams up the middle to IND 36 for 11 yards (35-P.Desir).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 16:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 14-S.Watkins to KC 19 for -1 yards (53-D.Leonard). FUMBLES (53-D.Leonard), RECOVERED by IND-53-D.Leonard at KC 20. 53-D.Leonard to KC 20 for no gain
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 15:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at KC 29 for -9 yards (55-D.Ford). FUMBLES (55-D.Ford), touched at KC 29, RECOVERED by KC-50-J.Houston at KC 32. 50-J.Houston to KC 32 for no gain (12-A.Luck).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 36:04) — (6:04) 2-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 52-N.Goode, Center-41-J.Winchester, RECOVERED by IND-14-Z.Pascal at KC -2. TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 15:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at KC 29 for -9 yards (55-D.Ford). FUMBLES (55-D.Ford), touched at KC 29, RECOVERED by KC-50-J.Houston at KC 32. 50-J.Houston to KC 32 for no gain (12-A.Luck).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 16:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 14-S.Watkins to KC 19 for -1 yards (53-D.Leonard). FUMBLES (53-D.Leonard), RECOVERED by IND-53-D.Leonard at KC 20. 53-D.Leonard to KC 20 for no gain
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 36:04) — (6:04) 2-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 52-N.Goode, Center-41-J.Winchester, RECOVERED by IND-14-Z.Pascal at KC -2. TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:32) — (2:32) 31-Dar.Williams up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 51 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -1.6% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -4.09 total EPA
- A.Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -9.8% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -12.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.230 | +0.046 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.1% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.299 | -0.080 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.003 | +0.297 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.046 | +0.230 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 56.9% |
By the numbers
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -16.54 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, +4.65 total EPA, 6 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.
- T. Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Luck (IND) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 55:11 · IND 10 · Score 0-6
(10:11) (Shotgun) 26-Dam. Williams right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 55:05 · IND 15 · Score 0-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 51:39 · IND 36 · Score 0-13
(6:39) 10-T.Hill left end for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 51:28 · IND 15 · Score 0-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 42:18 · IND 21 · Score 0-17
(12:18) 7-H.Butker 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 36:04 · IND 81 · Score 6-17
(6:04) 2-D.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 52-N.Goode, Center-41-J.Winchester, RECOVERED by IND-14-Z.Pascal at KC -2. TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 35:56 · KC 15 · Score 7-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 31:46 · IND 4 · Score 7-23
(1:46) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 31:40 · IND 15 · Score 7-24
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 5:37 · KC 29 · Score 13-24
(5:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 13-T.Hilton for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 2:32 · IND 6 · Score 13-30
(2:32) 31-Dar.Williams up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 2:23 · IND 15 · Score 13-31
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-13 in Wild Card, 2018 on 2019-01-12.
What was the final score of Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Indianapolis Colts 13, Kansas City Chiefs 31 (IND 13-31 KC) in Wild Card, 2018 on 2019-01-12.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 6, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 13, Kansas City Chiefs 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 55:11) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (Q1 51:39) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Colquitt (Q2 36:04) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Mahomes (Q2 31:46) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q4 5:37) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:32) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 42:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 52.9% completion, -1.6% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -4.09 total passing EPA. A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 45.2% completion, -9.8% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -12.55 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs?
T. Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +6.95 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.83 EPA): (:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at KC 29 for -9 yards (55-D.Ford). FUMBLES (55-D.Ford), touched at KC 29, RECOVERED by KC-50-J.Houston at KC 32. 50-J.Houston to KC 32 for no gain . The biggest win-probability swing was +7.5%.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 11-6 Now 11-7 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 12-4 Now 13-4 W
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