Vikings 28–31 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 1999

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 31–28 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 20–21 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: E. Grbac
Top passer: E. Grbac
Biggest EPA play: (10:20) J.George sacked at MIN 44 for -18 yards (D.Thomas). FUMBLES (D.Thomas), RECOVERED …
Game date: 1999-12-12

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 31–28 on 1999-12-12. E. Grbac posted a game-high +13.48 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	0	20	7	7	0	28
Kansas City Chiefs	14	7	0	10	0	31

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MINMinnesota Vikings

MIN 13

MIN 9

KC 30

KC 8

MIN 81

KC 12

KC 38

MIN 72

+3MIN 19

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 13:26TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
0-6
(13:26) D.Bennett left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 8:42XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
0-7
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 6:11TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 13
Score
0-13
(6:11) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 3:09XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
0-14
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 14:57TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 9
Score
0-20
(14:57) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 13:29XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
0-21
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 13:29TD
Points+6
Yard line
KC 30
Score
6-21
P.Stoyanovich kicks 46 yards from KC 30 to MIN 24. R.Tate for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 13:01XP
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
7-21
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:29TD
Points+7
Yard line
KC 8
Score
14-21
(:29) J.George pass to M.Hatchette for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:26TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 81
Score
14-21
Timeout #1 by MIN at 00:26.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 11:07TD
Points+6
Yard line
KC 12
Score
20-21
(11:07) J.George pass to R.Moss for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:34XP
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
21-21
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 10:20TD
Points+6
Yard line
KC 38
Score
21-27
(10:20) J.George sacked at MIN 44 for -18 yards (D.Thomas). FUMBLES (D.Thomas), RECOVERED by KC-E.Hicks at MIN 44. E.Hicks for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 8:01XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
21-28
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:53TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 72
Score
27-28
(1:53) D.Pope punts 36 yards to MIN 36, Center-R.Tamm. R.Moss for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:38XP
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
28-28
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:08FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 19
Score
28-31
(:08) P.Stoyanovich 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1E. Grbac · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +13.48 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
2T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.83 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
3Jimmy Horn Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
4Ryan Smith · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +3.76 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
5K. Lockett · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
6M. Hatchette · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
7D. Bennett · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.25 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
8Ryan Smith · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.88 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

E. Grbac — KC · Passing

E. Grbac posted the highest total EPA (+13.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

E. Grbac's top snap (+3.30 EPA): (14:57) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-9.15 EPA): Another player — (10:20) J.George sacked at MIN 44 for -18 yards (D.Thomas). FUMBLES (D.Thomas), RECOVERED by KC-E.Hicks at MIN 44. E.Hicks for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +13.48 total EPA
Jacolby George (Minnesota Vikings) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	-0.012	-0.013
Offensive success rate	51.7%	42.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.128	+0.389
Rush EPA/play	-0.040	-0.307
Defensive EPA/play	+0.013	+0.012
Defensive success rate	57.6%	48.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings -0.01, Kansas City Chiefs -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: -0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: -0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 15 drives, -1.24 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -1.04 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q1 13:26)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q1 6:11)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q2 14:57)
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q2 13:29)
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q2 0:29)
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q3 11:07)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 10:20)
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q4 1:53)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 0:08)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q1 13:26) — (13:26) D.Bennett left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 8:42) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the MIN 13 (Q1 6:11) — (6:11) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 3:09) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 20–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q2 14:57) — (14:57) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 13:29) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the KC 30 (Q2 13:29) — P.Stoyanovich kicks 46 yards from KC 30 to MIN 24. R.Tate for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 13:01) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the KC 8 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) J.George pass to M.Hatchette for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 81 (Q2 0:26) — Timeout #1 by MIN at 00:26..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the KC 12 (Q3 11:07) — (11:07) J.George pass to R.Moss for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 4:34) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 38 (Q4 10:20); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 8:01) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 72 (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) D.Pope punts 36 yards to MIN 36, Center-R.Tamm. R.Moss for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 1:38) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the MIN 19 (Q4 0:08) — (:08) P.Stoyanovich 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — P.Stoyanovich kicks 60 yards from KC 30 to MIN 10. R.Tate to MIN 37 for 27 yards (T.Richardson). [WPA +45.5% · EPA +1.05]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:20) — (10:20) J.George sacked at MIN 44 for -18 yards (D.Thomas). FUMBLES (D.Thomas), RECOVERED by KC-E.Hicks at MIN 44. E.Hicks for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -40.5% · EPA -9.15]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) D.Pope punts 36 yards to MIN 36, Center-R.Tamm. R.Moss for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -31.0% · EPA -6.38]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:14) — (12:14) D.Pope punts 45 yards to MIN 25, Center-R.Tamm. R.Moss to MIN 25 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at MIN 25, RECOVERED by KC-G.Manusky at MIN 19. [WPA +22.8% · EPA +5.01]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:01) — (8:01) J.George pass to R.Moss to KC 7 for 8 yards (C.Dishman). FUMBLES (C.Dishman), RECOVERED by KC-D.Edwards at KC 7. D.Edwards to KC 7 for no gain (R.Moss). [WPA -19.9% · EPA -4.01]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:20) — (10:20) J.George sacked at MIN 44 for -18 yards (D.Thomas). FUMBLES (D.Thomas), RECOVERED by KC-E.Hicks at MIN 44. E.Hicks for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -40.5% · EPA -9.15]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 13:29) — P.Stoyanovich kicks 46 yards from KC 30 to MIN 24. R.Tate for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.7% · EPA +6.78]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) D.Pope punts 36 yards to MIN 36, Center-R.Tamm. R.Moss for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -31.0% · EPA -6.38]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:14) — (12:14) D.Pope punts 45 yards to MIN 25, Center-R.Tamm. R.Moss to MIN 25 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at MIN 25, RECOVERED by KC-G.Manusky at MIN 19. [WPA +22.8% · EPA +5.01]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 13:26 · MIN 2 · Score 0-6
(13:26) D.Bennett left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 8:42 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 6:11 · MIN 13 · Score 0-13
(6:11) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 3:09 · MIN 2 · Score 0-14
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 14:57 · MIN 9 · Score 0-20
(14:57) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 13:29 · MIN 2 · Score 0-21
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 13:29 · KC 30 · Score 6-21
P.Stoyanovich kicks 46 yards from KC 30 to MIN 24. R.Tate for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 13:01 · KC 2 · Score 7-21
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+7) — Q2 0:29 · KC 8 · Score 14-21
(:29) J.George pass to M.Hatchette for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:26 · MIN 81 · Score 14-21
Timeout #1 by MIN at 00:26.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 11:07 · KC 12 · Score 20-21
(11:07) J.George pass to R.Moss for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 4:34 · KC 2 · Score 21-21
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 10:20 · KC 38 · Score 21-27
(10:20) J.George sacked at MIN 44 for -18 yards (D.Thomas). FUMBLES (D.Thomas), RECOVERED by KC-E.Hicks at MIN 44. E.Hicks for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 8:01 · MIN 2 · Score 21-28
P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 1:53 · MIN 72 · Score 27-28
(1:53) D.Pope punts 36 yards to MIN 36, Center-R.Tamm. R.Moss for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 1:38 · KC 2 · Score 28-28
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:08 · MIN 19 · Score 28-31
(:08) P.Stoyanovich 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs on 1999-12-12?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-28 in Week 14, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 20, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Final: Minnesota Vikings 28, Kansas City Chiefs 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:26) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 6:11) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:57) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 13:29) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:29) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:07) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:20) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:53) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?

E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs), 57.6% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +13.48 total passing EPA. Jacolby George (Minnesota Vikings), 43.3% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.00 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs?

E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.48 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.30 EPA): (14:57) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W

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