Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 20–17 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 3–29 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Enis
- Top passer
- E. Grbac
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:14) (Shotgun) S.Matthews sacked at KC 15 for -9 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERE…
- Game date
- 1999-09-12
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20–17 on 1999-09-12. C. Enis posted a game-high +6.06 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs(15:00) P.Stoyanovich 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
(9:14) S.Matthews pass to C.Enis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at KC11, over the middle.
B.Gowins extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
(15:00) B.Gowins 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
(9:50) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass incomplete to C.Enis (R.Tongue). At CHI27, over the middle.
(5:41) B.Gowins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
(2:18) C.Enis left tackle to CHI 37 for no gain (M.Patton).
(:56) S.Matthews pass to J.Allred for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in endzone, 8 yards deep. Ball was tipped at the line by KC-M.Patton.
B.Gowins extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
(5:13) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CHI40, down the middle.
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
(13:14) (Shotgun) S.Matthews sacked at KC 15 for -9 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by KC-D.Edwards at KC 21. D.Edwards for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 12:24.)
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
(4:41) C.Enis right tackle to CHI 17 for 4 yards (M.Patton).
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CHI 10
- Score
- 3-0
(15:00) P.Stoyanovich 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 9:14TD Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 10
- Score
- 3-6
(9:14) S.Matthews pass to C.Enis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at KC11, over the middle.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 4:32XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 3-7
B.Gowins extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 3-10
(15:00) B.Gowins 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 9:50FG Points+3
- Yard line
- KC 80
- Score
- 3-10
(9:50) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass incomplete to C.Enis (R.Tongue). At CHI27, over the middle.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 5:41FG Points+3
- Yard line
- KC 6
- Score
- 3-13
(5:41) B.Gowins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:18TD Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 63
- Score
- 3-13
(2:18) C.Enis left tackle to CHI 37 for no gain (M.Patton).
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:56TD Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 3-19
(:56) S.Matthews pass to J.Allred for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in endzone, 8 yards deep. Ball was tipped at the line by KC-M.Patton.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:51XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 3-20
B.Gowins extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 5:13TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 86
- Score
- 9-20
(5:13) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CHI40, down the middle.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 5:01XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 10-20
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 13:14TD Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 6
- Score
- 16-20
(13:14) (Shotgun) S.Matthews sacked at KC 15 for -9 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by KC-D.Edwards at KC 21. D.Edwards for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 12:24.)
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 12:24XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 17-20
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 4:41TD Points+7
- Yard line
- KC 87
- Score
- 17-20
(4:41) C.Enis right tackle to CHI 17 for 4 yards (M.Patton).
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Enis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 2
Micah Robinson · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play - 3
Darius Alexander · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.44 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 4C. McNown · Chicago Bears · Passing · +4.99 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 5
Lonnie Johnson Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play - 6E. Grbac · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +3.20 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 7C. Conway · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 8
Mason Brooks · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 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
C. Enis — CHI · Receiving
C. Enis posted the highest total EPA (+6.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.76 EPA per play.
C. Enis's top snap (+3.29 EPA): (1:06) S.Matthews pass to C.Enis to KC 1 for 28 yards (D.Edwards). Caught at KC30.
Biggest single play (-12.27 EPA): Another player — (13:14) (Shotgun) S.Matthews sacked at KC 15 for -9 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by KC-D.Edwards at KC 21. D.Edwards for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1
Quarterback report card
E. Grbac led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 44 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.20 total EPA
- S. Matthews (Chicago Bears) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -10.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.014 | -0.141 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.4% | 41.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.073 | -0.099 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.021 | -0.097 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.141 | +0.014 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.5% | 63.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.14 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -14.98 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -1.27 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
- Chicago Bears — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CHI 10 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) P.Stoyanovich 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the KC 10 (Q1 9:14) — (9:14) S.Matthews pass to C.Enis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at KC11, over the middle.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 4:32) — B.Gowins extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 22–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the KC 4 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) B.Gowins 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the KC 80 (Q2 9:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass incomplete to C.Enis (R.Tongue). At CHI27, over the middle.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the KC 6 (Q2 5:41) — (5:41) B.Gowins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the KC 63 (Q2 2:18) — (2:18) C.Enis left tackle to CHI 37 for no gain (M.Patton).; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 0:56) — (:56) S.Matthews pass to J.Allred for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in endzone, 8 yards deep. Ball was tipped at the line by KC-M.Patton.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 0:51) — B.Gowins extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CHI 86 (Q3 5:13) — (5:13) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CHI40, down the middle.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 5:01) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q4 13:14); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 12:24) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 87 (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) C.Enis right tackle to CHI 17 for 4 yards (M.Patton)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 4:06) — (4:06) S.Matthews pass to R.Wetnight to KC 24 for 3 yards (J.Woods). Caught at KC24, right numbers.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 15:00) — T.Sauerbrun kicks 66 yards from CHI 30 to KC 4. T.Vanover to KC 21 for 17 yards (T.Parrish).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 4:23) — (4:23) E.Grbac pass INTERCEPTED by T.Parrish at CHI 29. T.Parrish to KC 30 for 41 yards (K.Anders).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 13:14) — (13:14) (Shotgun) S.Matthews sacked at KC 15 for -9 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by KC-D.Edwards at KC 21. D.Edwards for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1
- Chicago Bears (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) S.Matthews pass incomplete. PENALTY on CHI-S.Matthews, Intentional Grounding, 14 yards, enforced at CHI 18.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 13:14) — (13:14) (Shotgun) S.Matthews sacked at KC 15 for -9 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by KC-D.Edwards at KC 21. D.Edwards for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 5:13) — (5:13) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CHI40, down the middle.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 4:06) — (4:06) S.Matthews pass to R.Wetnight to KC 24 for 3 yards (J.Woods). Caught at KC24, right numbers.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 5:01) — P.Stoyanovich kicks 70 yards from KC 30 to CHI 0. G.Milburn to CHI 23 for 23 yards (R.George). FUMBLES (R.George), RECOVERED by KC-R.Williams at CHI 23. Penalty on CHI-O.Kreutz, Offensive Holding, dec
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 15:00 · CHI 10 · Score 3-0
(15:00) P.Stoyanovich 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 9:14 · KC 10 · Score 3-6
(9:14) S.Matthews pass to C.Enis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at KC11, over the middle. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 4:32 · KC 2 · Score 3-7
B.Gowins extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · KC 4 · Score 3-10
(15:00) B.Gowins 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 9:50 · KC 80 · Score 3-10
(9:50) (Shotgun) C.McNown pass incomplete to C.Enis (R.Tongue). At CHI27, over the middle. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 5:41 · KC 6 · Score 3-13
(5:41) B.Gowins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 2:18 · KC 63 · Score 3-13
(2:18) C.Enis left tackle to CHI 37 for no gain (M.Patton). - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:56 · KC 1 · Score 3-19
(:56) S.Matthews pass to J.Allred for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in endzone, 8 yards deep. Ball was tipped at the line by KC-M.Patton. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:51 · KC 2 · Score 3-20
B.Gowins extra point is GOOD, Center-P.Mannelly, Holder-T.Sauerbrun. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 5:13 · CHI 86 · Score 9-20
(5:13) E.Grbac pass to D.Alexander for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CHI40, down the middle. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 5:01 · CHI 2 · Score 10-20
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 13:14 · KC 6 · Score 16-20
(13:14) (Shotgun) S.Matthews sacked at KC 15 for -9 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by KC-D.Edwards at KC 21. D.Edwards for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 12:24 · CHI 2 · Score 17-20
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+7) — Q4 4:41 · KC 87 · Score 17-20
(4:41) C.Enis right tackle to CHI 17 for 4 yards (M.Patton).
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- C. Enis (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears on 1999-09-12?
The Chicago Bears beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-17 in Week 1, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Chicago Bears 22; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Chicago Bears 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 17, Chicago Bears 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 9:14) Chicago Bears touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:56) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 5:13) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:14) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q1 15:00, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q2 9:50, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — unlisted player (Q2 5:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears?
E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs), 45.5% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.20 total passing EPA. S. Matthews (Chicago Bears), 59.5% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -10.02 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears?
C. Enis (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.06 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.29 EPA): (1:06) S.Matthews pass to C.Enis to KC 1 for 28 yards (D.Edwards). Caught at KC30..
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Chicago Bears won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Now 0-1 L
Chicago Bears
Now 1-0 W
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